The concert pitch
Example: Orchestras worldwide tune their instruments to the concert pitch.
Definition
"The concert pitch" refers to the standard frequency to which musical instruments are tuned to ensure harmonious sound when played together, commonly set at A440 Hz, meaning the note A above middle C vibrates at 440 cycles per second.
Etymology
The term "the concert pitch" originates from the practice of orchestras tuning their instruments to a common standard pitch before a performance. The word 'concert' here signifies a musical performance, while 'pitch' relates to the frequency of a sound. This standardization emerged to avoid discordance and ensure unified tuning across ensembles.
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"The concert pitch" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (C2) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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