Pitch
Definition
Pitch refers to the perceived frequency of a sound. It determines whether a sound is high or low.
Analogy
Think of pitch like the height of a basketball player. Just as taller players are higher up, higher pitches have a higher frequency.
Related terms
Frequency: The number of vibrations per second that determine the pitch.
Octave: A musical interval that spans eight notes and doubles the frequency.
Range: The span between the lowest and highest pitches an instrument or voice can produce.
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