absolute pitch
"Absolute pitch" is a rare auditory skill allowing individuals to identify or reproduce musical notes without any external reference.
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Definition
C1Music
(technical, academic)The ability to identify or produce any musical note without needing a reference tone.
Example
- She demonstrated absolute pitch by naming every note played on the piano without looking.
C2Psychology
(technical, academic)A rare auditory skill that allows a person to recognize or reproduce musical notes solely based on their inherent pitch.
Example
- Researchers studied individuals with absolute pitch to understand its neurological basis.
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