pitchless

pitchless
a) Without pitch; unpitched.

The first of the four continuous sections into which the work is divided begins with high pitchless percussion.

b) Without pitch (the viscous material made from distilling oil and tar).

Being tasteless and odorless and, by selection, pitchless, spruce is well adapted for food containers, such as butter firkins...


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