perfect pitch

noun

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In the shadows of the world’s most prestigious piano competition, a group of expert tuners spend a month striving to achieve perfect pitch—hoping that the eventual champion will perform on their instrument. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026 Logan and Fuqua celebrate his emergence as the diminutive frontman of the Jackson 5 alongside his older brothers at age 10, with perfect pitch and an adorably charismatic stage presence (he’s played in those early years by the terrific Juliano Valdi). David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026 The highlight for Thomas was following a bad miss left of the green on the par-5 11th — the pin was to the left — and hitting a perfect pitch-and-run into the cup for eagle. Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026 Charlie Puth, known for his perfect pitch and viral TikToks about making music, will sing the national anthem. Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perfect pitch

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of perfect pitch was in 1925

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“Perfect pitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perfect%20pitch. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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