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high-pitched

/ˈhaɪˌpɪt͡ʃt/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Having a high pitch or tone.

  • Adjective

    Relating to or having a high-pitched sound.


Antonyms

low , low-pitched
Synonyms

high
Rhymes
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hitched , kitchenwitched , pitched , witched
Variants
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high-pitched
Etymology
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The term 'high-pitched' comes from the Old English word 'hīh' meaning 'high' and 'pīt' meaning 'pitch'. It refers to a sound or tone that is produced at a high frequency.


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  1. The highest known note that a human can sing is a G10 above middle C, which is a high-pitched note.

  2. High-pitched sounds can be used to deter pests, such as mosquitoes and rodents, as they are less attracted to high frequencies.


Related Concepts
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  1. Pitch: The highness or lowness of a sound or tone, measured in hertz or cycles per second.

  2. Timbre: The unique quality of a sound, determined by the frequency distribution of its overtones.


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In music, high-pitched sounds are often associated with treble notes or instruments such as the violin, flute, and piccolo. In literature, high-pitched voices or tones can be used to convey excitement, anxiety, or high emotion.

How to Memorize "high-pitched"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a violinist playing a high note. Visualize the bow moving quickly across the strings, producing a high-pitched sound.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'high-pitched' with the sound of a bird singing or a child's voice.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym HIP (High-pitched, Intense, Pitch) to remember the meaning of the word.


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