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Kammerton

concert pitch

noun KAH-mer-tohn Rare
Arts & Culture Music

Also means

the standard tuning pitch (A = 440 Hz)

Usage Note

Kammerton is the reference pitch to which instruments tune before a performance. Modern standard is A = 440 Hz, though some orchestras use 442 or 443 Hz for a brighter sound.

Examples

"Das Orchester stimmte auf den Kammerton 442 Hz, um heller zu klingen."

Natural Translation

The orchestra tuned to concert pitch 442 Hz to sound brighter.

Literal Translation

The orchestra tuned to the chamber-tone 442 Hz, to brighter to sound.

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