Substantive Definition?

JIMRPT JIMRPT@aol.com
Thu, 23 Apr 1998 22:31:22 EDT


<<"I chaleenge anyone to find a definition of "perfect pitch" that can be
 quoted from a reference book of any substance.">> B.B.


absolute pitch, noun
1.	The precise pitch of an isolated tone, as established by its rate of
 vibration measured on a standard scale.
2.	(Music.) The ability to identify or sing any tone heard. In this sense,
 also called perfect pitch.

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Close enough and "substantively" reputable enough? :-)
Jim Bryant (FL)
 



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