monopitch

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noun

The use of a single pitch (sound frequency); lack of pitch variation.

Scrabble 18

Meanings

nounmonopitch (countable and uncountable, plural monopitches)

plural monopitches

  1. countableuncountableThe use of a single pitch (sound frequency); lack of pitch variation.

    Under the circumstances it was not difficult to draw the tentative inference that the subject's vocal monopitch was causally connected with his auditory deficiency; all a priori considerations pointed strongly in that direction.

    1923, Andrew Thomas Weaver, Experimental Studies in Vocal Expression, page 23
adjectivemonopitch (not comparable)

alternative monopitched

  1. not comparablearchitectureSloping in one direction only.

    Monopitch roofs are often found over single-storey ancillary rooms and spaces such as utility rooms at the side or back of the main building on traditional houses.

    2013, Julian Owen, Complete Loft Conversion Book, →ISBN

Origin

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APA

monopitch. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/monopitch

MLA

“monopitch.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/monopitch. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “monopitch,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/monopitch.

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