monopitchとは 意味・読み方・使い方

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monopitch (countable かつ uncountable, 複数形 monopitches)

1. The use of a single pitch (sound frequency); lack of pitch variation.
   • 1923, Andrew Thomas Weaver, Experimental Studies in Vocal Expression (page 23)

     Under the circumstances it was not difficult to draw the tentative inference that the subject's vocal monopitch was causally connected with his auditory deficiency; all a priori considerations pointed strongly in that direction.

2. (architecture) Sloping in one direction only.
   • 2013, Julian Owen, Complete Loft Conversion Book, →ISBN:

     Monopitch roofs are often found over single-storey ancillary rooms and spaces such as utility rooms at the side or back of the main building on traditional houses.