tone deafness

/toʊn ˌdɛfnəs/
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Definitions of tone deafness
  1. noun
    an inability to distinguish differences in pitch
    synonyms: tin ear
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    type of:
    deafness, hearing loss
    partial or complete loss of hearing
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