absolute pitch en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈæb.səˌlut pɪt͡ʃ/ (US)
- /ˌæb.səˈljut pɪt͡ʃ/ (US)
- (Southern-England) audio
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The exact pitch of a note as established by its rate of vibration based on a standard scale.
- (uncountable) Perfect pitch; the ability to identify or produce any tone without need of an external reference.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| absolute pitches | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (6)
pl absolutny ton (pitch established by its rate of vibration) · fi tarkka sävelkorkeus (pitch established by its rate of vibration) · tl ganap na tono (pitch established by its rate of vibration) · ja 絶対音感 (pitch established by its rate of vibration) · pl słuch absolutny (ability to identify and reproduce a tone) · nl absolute toonhoogte (pitch established by its rate of vibration)