pitch · noun /pɪtʃ/Full view
pitch
C2 the degree to which a sound or a musical note has a high or low quality
Dictionary example:

He was singing in a lower pitch because of his cold.

Learner example:

There are five vocalists that reached her level of performance that night and no one can imitate her because of the high pitch [of the] notes she can reach. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Romanian)

pitch · verb /pɪtʃ/
pitch a tent
B2 to choose a place for a tent and put it there
Dictionary example:

The kids pitched a tent in the backyard.

Learner example:

After pitching my tent I could not wait to hike the moors. (First Certificate in English; B2; Dutch)

pitch
C2 to throw something
Dictionary example:

She pitched a stone into the river.

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