Der absolute Tonhöhe
Example: Der Sänger beherrschte die absolute Tonhöhe perfekt in seinem Vortrag.
Definition
"Der absolute Tonhöhe" refers to the musical ability to identify or reproduce a given pitch without any external reference tone. It is often called perfect pitch, allowing a person to recognize or sing notes accurately by name from memory alone.
Etymology
The phrase "der absolute Tonhöhe" comes from German, where "absolute" means 'absolute' or 'complete', and "Tonhöhe" combines "Ton" (tone or pitch) and "Höhe" (height or level). Together, it describes a pitch perceived in an exact and unchanging way. Did you know? The term 'absolute pitch' is used internationally to describe this rare musical skill.
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