high-pitched

/ˌhaɪ ˌˈpɪtʃt/

/ˈhaɪpɪtʃt/

Definitions of high-pitched

1. adjective

   used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency
   synonyms: high

   adenoidal, nasal, pinched

   sounding as if the nose were pinched

   altissimo

   very high

   alto

   (of a musical instrument) second highest member of a group

   alto, countertenor

   of or being the highest male voice; having a range above that of tenor

   falsetto

   artificially high; above the normal voice range

   peaky, spiky

   having or as if having especially high-pitched spots

   piercing, sharp, shrill

   having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

   screaky, screechy, squeaking, squeaky, squealing

   having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge

   soprano, treble

   having or denoting a high range

   sopranino

   higher in range than soprano

   tenor

   of or close in range to the highest natural adult male voice

   tenor

   (of a musical instrument) intermediate between alto and baritone or bass
2. adjective

   set at a sharp or high angle or slant
   “a high-pitched roof”

   synonyms:

   inclined

   at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position