Pitchpipe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pitchpipe is a noun meaning (music) A small pipe used to set the pitch for an instrument, song etc.
Meaning
(music) A small pipe used to set the pitch for an instrument, song etc.
Example Sentences
The lady with the spiritual bent blew a pitchpipe and the choir members began singing lustily, “Oh, Jesus, walk by my side, / Then I always, always be satisfied.”
Word Forms
- pitchpipes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mouthpipe, pipe, hornpipe, leadpipe, pitch, playpipe.
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