perfect pitch
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of perfect pitch
First recorded in 1945–50
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There’s perfect pitch, and there’s whatever level of musical genius is possessed by the titular figure in “Tuner.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
For Turner, that was just another example of perfect pitch.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024
His experience from a young age, his perfect pitch, his stage presence, his gift for writing.
From BBC • Oct. 18, 2024
For prosecutors, as McAfee once was, the opinion sings in perfect pitch about their special responsibilities to the judicial system:
From Salon • Mar. 16, 2024
A few people have what is called perfect pitch or absolute pitch.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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