Pitchpipe

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A small pipe used to set the pitch for an instrument, song etc.

    "The lady with the spiritual bent blew a pitchpipe and the choir members began singing lustily, “Oh, Jesus, walk by my side, / Then I always, always be satisfied.”"

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"The lady with the spiritual bent blew a pitchpipe and the choir members began singing lustily, “Oh, Jesus, walk by my side, / Then I always, always be satisfied.”"

Etymology

From pitch + pipe.

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