What is the standard tuning pitch, usually set to 440 Hz, called?
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Concert A
Concert A, also known as A440, was established as the international standard pitch in 1939 to ensure that instruments played together would be in tune. Before this standardization, pitch varied significantly between countries and even between different orchestras.
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- What name is given to the international standard pitch of 440 Hz used to ensure instruments are in tune?