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    Con·cert pitch
    /ˈkänsərt ˌpiCH/

    noun

    • 1. a standard for the tuning of musical instruments, internationally agreed upon in 1960, in which the note A above middle C has a frequency of 440 Hz: "the players use period instruments tuned to A = 421, nearly a semitone down on modern concert pitch"

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  2. Aug 4, 2023 · Concert Pitch is simply an interval of transposition so that all instruments can play the same music at the same pitch. Glory's memory joggers had me (finally) remembering the interval of transposition in to Concert Pitch.

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  4. Concert pitch is the pitch reference to which a group of musical instruments are tuned for a performance. Concert pitch may vary from ensemble to ensemble, and has varied widely over time.

  5. Concert pitch is the standard pitch used for performances, set at A=440Hz. It’s like a universal language for musicians so that when the conductor asks for an A, everyone knows exactly which pitch to play, no matter what instrument they have.

  6. Feb 1, 2019 · What is concert pitch, and why and how do instruments transpose? Brad Harrison Music. 180K subscribers. 8.4K. 308K views 5 years ago. Support my channel and receive special perks by...

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  7. Feb 24, 2017 · If you play an instrument that isn't in the key of C, knowing concert pitch is essential. But just what is concert pitch? And how does transposition work?

  8. Concert Pitch is very important in music, but what is it? Today we examine topics like written vs sounding pitches, why orchestras tune to an oboe, and a brief history of the standard frequency...

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  9. Definition. Concert pitch refers to the standard tuning used by most orchestras and bands. It allows musicians playing different instruments to read and perform from the same sheet music without needing any additional adjustments.

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