High-pitched
(adjective)
- Having a high and sharp frequency or tone.
- Having a high-pitched sound or voice.
Origin:
Formed from the combination of 'high' and 'pitched'.
Examples:
- The singer's high-pitched voice filled the room, hitting notes that only dogs could hear.
- The high-pitched screech of the ambulance siren could be heard from miles away, signaling an emergency.
- The high-pitched whistle of the tea kettle signaled that the water was boiling and it was time to make tea.
- The high-pitched sound of the violin was heard above the other instruments in the orchestra, creating a piercing effect.
- The high-pitched scream of the bird echoed through the forest, alerting other birds to danger.