Pitches
[pitʃiz]
Examples
- For different pitches, pipes of different lengths are used: for very low pitches long, closed pipes are used; for very high pitches short, open pipes are used. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- How the Various Pitches are Produced. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- Varying pitches are obtained partly by the varying wind pressure of the musician; if he breathes fast, the pitch rises; if he breathes slowly, the pitch falls. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- This agrees with the law of vibrating strings which gives high pitches for short lengths. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- If she pitches to wind'ard, and brings the mast against the bilge, it's all Davy Jones for sure! Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- But come, fill a flagon, for it will crave some time to tune the harp; and nought pitches the voice and sharpens the ear like a cup of wine. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
Typed by Elbert