Pitched refers to musical sounds that have a specific frequency or note, such as those produced by a piano or a violin. Unpitched, on the other hand, refers to sounds that do not have a specific pitch, like those produced by a drum or a cymbal. Pitched sounds can be identified and notated on a musical staff, while unpitched sounds are typically not notated with specific pitches.
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Pitched refers to musical sounds that have a specific frequency or note, like those produced by instruments such as piano or violin. Unpitched refers to sounds that do not have a specific pitch, like those produced by percussion instruments such as drums or cymbals.
Pitched and unpitched are terms used in percussion instruments/music. Pitched PercussionThese are instruments like xylophones, marimbas, timpani, and vibraphones. They add rhythmic as well and melodic harmonies to music.Unpitched PercussionThese are cymbals, gongs, snare drums, and bass drums. They are for adding for strictly for keeping/adding rhythm and don't add melodies to music.
Pitched percussion instruments produce specific musical notes, like xylophones and marimbas. Unpitched percussion instruments, such as cymbals and tambourines, do not produce specific pitches and are used for rhythm and texture in music.
Pitched instruments produce definite pitches or notes when played, such as pianos or guitars. Unpitched instruments produce indefinite pitches or noise-like sounds, such as drums or cymbals. Pitched instruments are used to play melodies and harmonies, while unpitched instruments are often used for rhythmic support.
Pitched percussion instruments include examples such as the xylophone, or the glockenspiel, both of which of defined note values that you hit. That is, you can play a "C", "D", "E" etc on a glockenspiel or xylophone, but you do not have partiulcar notes for, say, a drumkit or cymbal set. These are unpitched. The quick way to know if an instrument is pitched is to find out if you are hitting a particular note, or set of notes on the instrument. If you are, it's pitched. If not, it's unpitched.
Pitched percussion instruments produce definite pitches or notes when struck, such as a xylophone or marimba. Unpitched percussion instruments do not produce specific pitches and are typically used for rhythmic purposes, like a snare drum or cymbals.
Percussion instruments can be categorized into two main groups: pitched percussion and unpitched percussion. Pitched percussion instruments produce definite pitches, such as xylophones and marimbas, while unpitched percussion instruments produce indefinite pitches, such as drums and cymbals.