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high-pitched

[hahy-picht] / ˈhaɪˈpɪtʃt /
ADJECTIVE
high in sound
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Big Shot plans to reimagine the high-pitched crew for audiences that consume content overwhelmingly on digital-first platforms, such as YouTube.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

“The Sheep Detectives” introduces this talent lightheartedly, with Lily suggesting they forget some minor unpleasantness, counting to three, and pausing as a high-pitched whine slices the air.

From Salon May 17, 2026

A zaghrouta is a loud, rhythmic sound made by quickly moving the tongue while letting out a high-pitched cry.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 13, 2026

This arrangement stiffens the chain of bones and allows it to transmit very high-pitched sounds more efficiently, a characteristic often seen in animals such as echolocating bats that can detect ultrasound.

From Science Daily Mar. 12, 2026

A high-pitched howl wailed over frenetic guitar riffs, followed by booming drums.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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