concert pitch

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concert pitch

The orchestra tunes their instruments to concert pitch before the performance.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The standard pitch used to tune musical instruments for ensemble performance: "Concert pitch" refers to the specific, agreed-upon frequency to which instruments are tuned so they sound harmonious when played together. The international standard typically defines the A above middle C as 440 hertz (Hz).
Usage
  • "Concert pitch" is used to describe the tuning standard for orchestras, bands, and other musical groups. It ensures all instruments are in tune with each other.
  • It is a fixed reference point, distinct from transposing instruments that read music written in a different key but sound at concert pitch.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The orchestra tuned their instruments to concert pitch before the performance.
    • Modern orchestras generally use a concert pitch of A=440 Hz, though some ensembles use A=442 Hz.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be at concert pitch": This idiom means to be in a state of perfect readiness or peak condition, analogous to an instrument being perfectly tuned.
    • The athlete was at concert pitch for the final match.
  • Historical Variations: Discussing different historical standards (e.g., Baroque pitch being lower) involves the concept of concert pitch.
    • The ensemble used a historically informed concert pitch of A=415 Hz for the Baroque piece.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pitch (n): The perceived frequency of a sound or note.
    • The singer struggled to hit the correct pitch.
  • Standard pitch (n): Another term for concert pitch.
  • Tuning (n/v): The process of adjusting an instrument to the correct pitch.
    • The piano needs tuning.
Synonyms
  • Standard tuning
  • International pitch
  • Diapason normal (a historical term)
Related Phrases
  • Transpose to concert pitch: The act of converting written music for a transposing instrument (like a clarinet) into the key in which it actually sounds.
    • The score for the B-flat trumpet part must be transposed to concert pitch for the conductor's score.
concert pitch

The orchestra tunes their instruments to concert pitch before the performance.

Noun
  1. the pitch used to tune instruments for concert performances; usually assigns 440 Hz to the A above middle C

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