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.