high-pitched
adjective
1
: having a high pitch
a high-pitched voice
2
: marked by or exhibiting strong feeling : agitated
a high-pitched, almost frantic campaign—
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For example, a loud and high-pitched trumpet might mean an elephant is in pain.
—Hazra Khatoon, Discover Magazine, 9 Feb. 2024
But in a shocking and — given the camera cuts and surprised looks of hosts Craig Melvin, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb — seemingly unplanned moment, the high-pitched, 3 1/2-year-old Muppet’s segment was interrupted by David, who had apparently had enough of Elmo’s disquisition.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2024
Depending on the keyboard and its modifications, their sound can range from high-pitched and hollow to deep and full.
—Henri Robbins, WIRED, 25 Jan. 2024
Coyote howls are high-pitched and often preceded and interspersed with yips, cackles, and yodels.
—Paul Richards, Field & Stream, 14 Sep. 2023
Rat laughter is too high-pitched for human ears to hear, so the scientists also rigged up an ultrasonic microphone to record any sounds the animals made.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2023
My Barbie voice during playtime is high-pitched and subpar, and my patience for locating the teeny-tiny accessories — a VIP ticket the size of a tick; rogue sneakers and little pet turtles; a minuscule chalk bag for Sport Climbing Barbie — when my daughter loses them is waning.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2023
Merlin’s bark is high-pitched and loud, like a smoke alarm.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 4 June 2023
Of average height and build, with frequently changing hair length and color, Braun’s trademark is his unusual voice — high-pitched with an emphasis on enunciation.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 3 May 2023
Hazra Khatoon, Discover Magazine, 9 Feb. 2024
But in a shocking and — given the camera cuts and surprised looks of hosts Craig Melvin, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb — seemingly unplanned moment, the high-pitched, 3 1/2-year-old Muppet’s segment was interrupted by David, who had apparently had enough of Elmo’s disquisition.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2024
Depending on the keyboard and its modifications, their sound can range from high-pitched and hollow to deep and full.
—Henri Robbins, WIRED, 25 Jan. 2024
Coyote howls are high-pitched and often preceded and interspersed with yips, cackles, and yodels.
—Paul Richards, Field & Stream, 14 Sep. 2023
Rat laughter is too high-pitched for human ears to hear, so the scientists also rigged up an ultrasonic microphone to record any sounds the animals made.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2023
My Barbie voice during playtime is high-pitched and subpar, and my patience for locating the teeny-tiny accessories — a VIP ticket the size of a tick; rogue sneakers and little pet turtles; a minuscule chalk bag for Sport Climbing Barbie — when my daughter loses them is waning.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2023
Merlin’s bark is high-pitched and loud, like a smoke alarm.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 4 June 2023
Of average height and build, with frequently changing hair length and color, Braun’s trademark is his unusual voice — high-pitched with an emphasis on enunciation.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 3 May 2023
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