'high-pitched' originates from the combination of 'high' and 'pitch,' where 'high' refers to a greater degree or level, and 'pitch' refers to the quality of a sound.

The term 'high-pitched' evolved from the Middle English word 'pichen,' which meant to thrust or fix, eventually referring to the quality of sound.

Initially, 'pitch' referred to the act of fixing or setting, but over time it evolved to describe the quality of sound, leading to the modern usage of 'high-pitched.'