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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