Definitions for absolute pitch
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ab′solute pitch′(n.)
the exact pitch of a tone in terms of vibrations per second.
Category: Music and Dance
the ability to sing or recognize the pitch of a tone by ear.
Category: Music and Dance
Origin of absolute pitch:
1860–65
Princeton's WordNet
absolute pitch, perfect pitch(noun)
the ability to identify the pitch of a tone
Wiktionary
absolute pitch(Noun)
perfect pitch; the exact pitch as established by its rate of vibration based on a standard scale.
absolute pitch(Noun)
The ability to identify or reproduce any tone heard perfectly.
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