Difference between Sharp and High-pitched

What is the difference between Sharp and High-pitched?

Sharp as an adjective is able to cut easily. while High-pitched as an adjective is of a sound, having a comparatively high pitch.

Sharp

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Exactly. In a higher pitch than is correct or desirable.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To raise the pitch of a note half a step making a natural note a sharp.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The symbol ♯, placed after the name of a note in the key signature or before a note on the staff to indicate that the note is to be played a semitone higher. A note that is played a semitone higher than usual; denoted by the name of the note that is followed by the symbol ♯. A note that is sharp in a particular key. The scale having a particular sharp note as its tonic. Something which is sharp; usually used in the plural. A hypodermic needle. A scalpel or other edged instrument used in surgery. A dishonest person; a cheater.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Able to cut easily. Intelligent. Able to pierce easily; pointed. Higher than usual by one semitone (denoted by the name of the note followed by the symbol ♯). Higher in pitch than required. Having an intense, acrid flavour. Something sudden and intense. Illegal or dishonest. Exact, precise, accurate; keen. Offensive, critical, or acrimonious, as sharp criticism. Stylish or attractive. Observant; alert; acute.

Example sentence: Tolerance, compromise, understanding, acceptance, patience - I want those all to be very sharp tools in my shed.

High-pitched

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of a sound, having a comparatively high pitch.

We hope you now know whether to use Sharp or High-pitched in your sentence.

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