Meaning & use
pitch
The degree of highness or lowness of a musical note or sound as perceived by the ear.
See it in a sentence
The singer struggled to hit the high pitch required in the final chorus.
A violin can produce a much higher pitch than a cello of similar size.
A note on using this word
In British English, pitch also names the marked field used for soccer, rugby, or cricket.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To throw a ball toward a batter or target, especially in baseball or cricket.
He pitched the ball so fast that the batter never saw it coming.
3. noun
A persuasive presentation intended to sell an idea, product, or investment opportunity.
The startup founders gave a confident pitch to a room full of investors.
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