pitch-deaf
|pitch/deaf|
C1
/pɪtʃ dɛf/
lacking musical pitch perception
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pitch-deaf' originates from the combination of 'pitch,' referring to the perceived frequency of a sound, and 'deaf,' meaning unable to hear.
Historical Evolution
'Pitch-deaf' evolved from the term 'tone-deaf,' which has been used since the early 20th century to describe a lack of musical perception.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'unable to perceive musical tones,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
unable to perceive or distinguish musical pitch accurately.
Despite his love for music, he was pitch-deaf and couldn't tell when a note was off.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/31 07:10