perfect pitch
"Perfect pitch," also known as "absolute pitch," is a rare musical ability highly valued among musicians.
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Definition
C1Music
(technical)The rare ability to identify or reproduce a musical note without any external reference.
Example
- She demonstrated perfect pitch by naming every note played on the piano without looking.
C2General
(figurative)An innate sense of what is true, appropriate, or needed in a given situation.
Example
- His perfect pitch for social cues made him an excellent negotiator.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "perfect pitch":
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