philharmonic pitch

Definitions of philharmonic pitch
  1. noun
    the pitch used to tune instruments for concert performances; usually assigns 440 Hz to the A above middle C
    synonyms: concert pitch, international pitch
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    pitch
    the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
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