[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

altissimo \altis"simo\, n. it.; superl. of alto. mus.
   the part or notes situated above f in alt.
   1913 webster

[2] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

high-pitched \high-pitched\ adj.
   1. high in pitch or frequency; -- used of sounds and voices.
      opposite of low. narrower terms: adenoidal, pinched,
      nasal; altissimo; alto; countertenor, alto;
      falsetto; peaky, spiky; piping; shrill, sharp;
      screaky, screechy, squeaking, squeaky, squealing;
      soprano, treble; sopranino; tenor

   syn: high.
        wordnet 1.5

   2. set at a sharp or high angle or slant; as, a high-pitched
      roof.

   syn: steeply pitched, steep.
        wordnet 1.5 high-power
see also:
low adenoidal, pinched, nasal altissimo alto countertenor, alto falsetto 
peaky, spiky piping shrill, sharp screaky, screechy, squeaking, squeaky, squealing soprano, treble 
sopranino tenor 

[3] : WordNet (r) 2.0

altissimo
     adj : very high

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