Definition & Bedeutung von "pitch"

to pitch

VERB

to throw something with a specific motion

to undergo a forward and backward motion, causing the front of a moving ship, aircraft, or vehicle to move up and down

to fall or plunge forward abruptly, often involuntarily or unexpectedly

to set or adjust something, such as sound or tone, to a particular level or frequency

to adjust, set, or cause something to be at a specific level or of a particular quality

to lead a suit during a trick-taking game, thereby establishing that suit as the trump suit for that trick

to set up, arrange, or fix something in a particular position or location

(in golf) to make a short, high-arching shot, typically played from closer distances to the hole

to deliver a baseball to the batter from the pitcher's mound with the intention of starting a play or attempting to strike out the batter

to tilt or slope in a particular direction

to actively promote or advertise a product, service, event, or idea

Pitch

SUBSTANTIV

Kartenspiel

(in baseball) the act of throwing the ball towards the batter in order to start the game

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a flat ground prepared and marked for playing particular sports, such as soccer

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the degree of highness or lowness of a tone that is determined by the frequency of waves producing it

What is "pitch"?

Pitch refers to the degree of highness or lowness of a sound, which is determined by the frequency of the sound waves that produce it. Higher frequencies result in higher pitches, while lower frequencies produce lower pitches. For example, a whistle has a high pitch due to its rapid vibrations, whereas a bass drum produces a low pitch because of slower vibrations. Pitch plays a crucial role in music and language, as it helps convey meaning, emotion, and musical notes, contributing to the overall experience of sound.

Kartenspiel

degree of deviation from a horizontal plane

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speeches or arguments used to persuade someone to do something or to accept an idea

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a vendor's position (especially on the sidewalk)

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the action or manner of throwing something

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a high approach shot in golf

Kartenspiel

abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance)

Kartenspiel

any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue

Kartenspiel

the perceived highness or lowness of a sound, determined by the frequency of the sound waves

What is "pitch"?

Pitch refers to how high or low a musical note sounds. It is determined by the frequency of the sound waves produced; higher frequencies result in higher pitches, while lower frequencies produce lower pitches. Pitch is what allows musicians to differentiate between notes and create melodies, harmonies, and chords. It is usually indicated by the note's position on the staff and its relationship to other notes.

Pitch

/pˈɪtʃ/

Definition & Bedeutung von "Pitch"

Pitch

SUBSTANTIV

Kartenspiel

a trick-taking card game played with a standard deck of cards, where players bid on the number of tricks they will win and aim to achieve their bids by capturing high-value cards and specific combinations of cards during each round