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absolute pitch
3 dictionary results for: Absolute pitch
Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
absolute pitch
–noun Music.
1.the exact pitch of a tone in terms of vibrations per second.
2.Also called perfect pitch. the ability to sing or recognize the pitch of a tone by ear.
Compare relative pitch.


[Origin: 1860–65]
American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
absolute pitch  
n.  
  1. The precise pitch of an isolated tone, as established by its rate of vibration measured on a standard scale.
  2. Music The ability to identify any pitch heard or produce any pitch referred to by name. Also called perfect pitch.

WordNet - Cite This Source - Share This
absolute pitch

noun
the ability to identify the pitch of a tone 

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