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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.


Origin:
1860–65
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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.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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