underpitch

(ˈʌndəˌpɪtʃ)

adj

(Architecture) architect of or relating to a type of groin-vaulted ceiling construction

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When an exaggerated chest tone is pushed beyond its natural limits, the tone will usually sound strained, underpitched, and short of high-range potential.

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But with Dvorak's even more wonderful Cello Concerto, doubts began to set in, with an unduly oboe-dominated opening tutti leading to an underpitched horn solo decidedly lacking in beauty and warmth for the nostalgic second subject.

Doubts setting in on a balmy Saturday night; CBSO Symphony Hall

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