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high-pitched
01
describing a sound that is very high in frequency or tone, often producing a sharp or piercing quality
02
set at a sharp or high angle or slant
Example
The clarinetist will blast a high-pitched trill to punctuate the crescendo of the piece.
The brakes on the bicycle began to grind, producing a high-pitched squealing noise as he applied pressure.
Puberty caused his voice to deepen, changing from a high-pitched tone to a deeper, more mature timbre.
