pitch change
[/pɪtʃ tʃeɪndʒ/]
nounpl: pitch changes
mudança de tom
1. A variation or alteration in the frequency of sound, affecting how high or low a note or voice sounds
The singer's pitch change during the chorus was dramatic and impressive.
A mudança de tom da cantora durante o refrão foi dramática e impressionante.
2. In baseball, a modification in the trajectory or type of ball thrown by a pitcher to the batter
The pitcher's pitch change from fastball to curveball confused the batter.
A mudança de arremesso do lançador de bola rápida para curva confundiu o rebatedor.
3. In music, a shift in vocal or instrumental frequency between consecutive notes or phrases
The pitch change in her voice indicated emotional intensity.
A mudança de tom em sua voz indicava intensidade emocional.
4. In linguistics and phonetics, a variation in intonation or tonal quality
The pitch change at the end of the sentence marked it as a question.
A mudança de tom no final da frase a marcou como uma pergunta.
In Brazilian music and samba, pitch changes are integral to the expressiveness and emotional delivery of songs. In American baseball culture, pitch changes are a fundamental strategy for pitchers to outmaneuver batters. The term is widely used in both musical and sports contexts across both cultures.
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