Pitch

Perceived highness or lowness of a sound.

tone note

Pitch refers to the perceived frequency of a sound, determining how high or low it sounds. It is primarily determined by the physical property of frequency in sound waves.

/pɪtʃ/

Pitch comes from the Old English word 'picchen,' meaning to pierce or fix.

Pitch is how high or low a sound seems to you, like when a bird chirps (high pitch) or a lion roars (low pitch).

What determines pitch? The frequency of a sound wave determines its pitch
How is pitch measured? Pitch is often measured in Hertz (Hz), which represents cycles per second
Does pitch affect music? Yes, pitch is a fundamental element of musical melodies and harmonies

sound acoustics

frequency tone register

music sound wave

acoustic visual perception