Pitch Meaning and Definition
Pitch
Pronunciation
/tɪtʃ/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
The uphill or forward slope of a musical instrument’s neck or a hill, a degree or step of a scale or melody, the act of throwing or casting something.
Examples
- The musician expertly pitched the notes on her violin.
- The actors delivered their lines with perfect pitch.
Synonyms
- Pitcher
- thrower
Antonyms
- Decline
- Catch
Etymology
The word “pitch” has its origins in Old English, derived from the Proto-Germanic word “kithiz”, meaning “to throw” or “to cast”.
Usage Notes
Pitch can be used in various contexts, such as a sports pitch, a musical pitch, or a sales pitch.
Cultural References
Pitch has appeared in popular culture, such as in sports teams like the New York Yankees (pitching) and the Boston Red Sox (pitching), as well as in music genres like pitch-bending in jazz and pitch-shifting in electronic music.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- Pitch black
- Pitch in
- Pitch perfect
Related Words or Phrases
- Pitcher
- Throw
- Catch
Collocations
- Pitch perfect
- Pitch black
- Pitch in
Frequency of Use
Pitch is a commonly used word in modern language, particularly in contexts related to music, sports, and sales.
Common Misspellings
Pitch is often misspelled as “Picher” or “Pytch”.