international pitch

noun

, Music.

1. diapason normal pitch.

international pitch

noun

1. music the frequency of 435 hertz assigned to the A above middle C, widely used until 1939 See pitch 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of international pitch¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

The Piano Manufacturers' Association has established what is known as "international pitch."

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We would not advise tuning any modern piano below international pitch.

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Before applying this rule, it is well to try 3C with tuning pipe or fork to see if the piano is below international pitch.

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It is only recently that an international pitch has been established which was adopted everywhere except in England.

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