Sharp facts for kids

The word sharp has many meanings. Most often, it describes something that can cut or pierce easily, like a sharp knife or a sharp pencil. But "sharp" can also describe other things, from sounds to pictures to how well someone thinks.

What Does Sharp Mean?

The word "sharp" can be used in different ways depending on what you are talking about. It can describe a physical quality, a sound, or even a way of thinking.

Sharp in Photography

When you look at a picture, if it is sharp, it means the image is very clear and detailed. Everything in the picture is well in focus, so you can see all the small parts without them looking blurry. A sharp photo makes it easy to see what the photographer wanted you to notice.

Sharp Hearing

If someone has "sharp hearing", it means they can hear extremely well. They might be able to hear quiet sounds or sounds from far away that other people cannot. Animals often have very sharp hearing, which helps them find food or avoid danger.

Sharp in Music

In music, the word "sharp" has two main meanings:

Sharp Notes

A sharp is a musical note that has been made higher in pitch by a semitone. On a piano, if you play a white key and then the black key immediately to its right, that black key is usually a sharp version of the white key. For example, C sharp (C#) is a note that is a little higher than C.

Sharp Tuning

When a musical note is "sharp" in tuning, it means its pitch is too high. If a musician plays a note that sounds a bit off, it might be because the note is sharp. This is part of intonation, which is about playing notes exactly in tune.

Sharp Corporation

Sharp Corporation is a large company from Japan that makes many different kinds of electronics. They are known for creating products like televisions, smartphones, and home appliances. The company was founded in 1912 and has been making technology for over a hundred years.

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