pitch pipe

pitch pipe

n.

A small pipe that, when sounded, gives the initial pitch for a piece of music or the standard pitch for tuning an instrument.

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pitch pipe

n

(Music / Instruments) a small pipe, esp one having a reed like a harmonica, that sounds a note or notes of standard frequency. It is used for establishing the correct starting note for unaccompanied singing

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Noun

1.

pitch pipe - a small pipe sounding a tone of standard frequency; used to establish the starting pitch for unaccompanied singing pipe - a tubular wind instrument