pitch

[pɪtʃ]

pitch Definition

• 1. the quality of a sound governed by the rate of vibrations producing it; the degree of highness or lowness of a tone.
• 2. a black, highly viscous substance obtained by distilling coal tar, used especially for coating and waterproofing.
• 3. an area of ground marked out or used for play in a game such as football or cricket.

Using pitch: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pitch" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She sang the song in a high pitch.

• Example

  The pitch of the violin was too low.

• Example

  The company uses pitch to waterproof roofs.

• Example

  The football pitch was muddy after the rain.

• Example

  The cricket pitch was in good condition for the match.

pitch Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pitch

• tone
• note
• timbre
• resin
• tar
• field
• ground

Phrases with pitch

• pitch black

  completely dark; without any light

  Example

  It was pitch black outside when we left the party.

• pitch in

  to help with a task or contribute money

  Example

  Everyone pitched in to clean up after the party.

• pitch a tent

  to set up a tent for camping

  Example

  We pitched our tent by the lake and spent the night there.

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Summary: pitch in Brief

The term 'pitch' [pɪtʃ] refers to the quality of a sound, the black viscous substance obtained by distilling coal tar, or an area of ground marked out for play. It is used in phrases like 'pitch black,' meaning completely dark, and 'pitch in,' meaning to help with a task or contribute money.