monopitch

English

Etymology

From mono- +‎ pitch.

Noun

monopitch (countable and uncountable, plural 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.

Adjective

monopitch (not comparable)

1. (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.

Alternative forms

• monopitched