monopitch

English

Etymology

mono- + pitch

Noun

monopitch (countable and uncountable, plural monopitches)

  1. The use of a single pitch (sound frequency); lack of pitch variation.
    • 1923, Andrew Thomas Weaver, Experimental Studies in Vocal Expression, page 23:
      Under the circumstances it was not difficult to draw the tentative inference that the subject's vocal monopitch was causally connected with his auditory deficiency; all a priori considerations pointed strongly in that direction.

Adjective

monopitch (not comparable)

  1. (architecture) Sloping in one direction only.
    • 2013, Julian Owen, Complete Loft Conversion Book, →ISBN:
      Monopitch roofs are often found over single-storey ancillary rooms and spaces such as utility rooms at the side or back of the main building on traditional houses.

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