pitchpipe

Etymology

From pitch + pipe.

pitchpipe means A small pipe used to set the pitch for an instrument, song etc. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 90 out of 100.

noun

A small pipe used to set the pitch for an instrument, song etc.“The lady with the spiritual bent blew a pitchpipe and the choir members began singing lustily, “Oh, Jesus, walk by my side, / Then I always, always be satisfied.””