higher-pitched

"Ahhhhhh — good afternoon everybody!" he squealed, getting louder and higher-pitched as he made four words last seven seconds.

This Yapping (Mad) Dog Has His Day Ben Cohen 2010

Azarenka's grunts are longer and higher-pitched, and were described by one Wimbledon watcher this year as "like Mickey Mouse in distress".

Caroline Wozniacki bemoans grunting opponents who 'do it on purpose' 2011

Ray used a thinner, higher-pitched tone, which sounded cool, like special effects.

A Son of Memphis Salutes His City Marc Myers 2011

It was the rotor noise from the surviving MI-8, but louder and higher-pitched than before, wailing from above.

The Omega Theory Mark Alpert 2011

I heard the doors open, releasing a party of voices, mostly bass in tone, with the occasional higher-pitched voice of a young woman.

Miles to Go Richard Paul Evans 2011

Not Mel Sagrado Maghuyop, a Filipino-American musical-comedy singer who neither looks nor sounds like Brynner he has a higher-pitched voice and is shorter than Rachel York, his leading lady.

A 'King' That Is Full of Aces Terry Teachout 2011

I heard the doors open, releasing a party of voices, mostly bass in tone, with the occasional higher-pitched voice of a young woman.

Miles to Go Richard Paul Evans 2011

Mr. Oosting notes that higher-pitched songs generally soundmuch better on cellphone speakers.

Setting the Right Tone With Your Cellphone Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan 2011

It was the rotor noise from the surviving MI-8, but louder and higher-pitched than before, wailing from above.

The Omega Theory Mark Alpert 2011

– If his voice is shrill, I would recommend replacing the word “hollered” in the previous paragraph with something that sounds higher-pitched.

Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Yogi’s Review Forum 2009