442 Hz — Nearest Note: A4
442 Hz is closest to A4 in equal temperament at A=440 Hz. The deviation is +7.85 cents (sharp of the nearest equal-tempered pitch).
442 Hz is a common concert pitch used by many European orchestras. At A=442 Hz, all notes are tuned slightly sharper than the ISO 440 Hz standard for a brighter ensemble sound.
Multi-Temperament Context for A4
The table below shows how A4 is tuned in all 16 temperaments at A=440 Hz, and how far 442 Hz falls from each.
| Temperament | Hz (A=440) | vs Equal Temp (cents) | Distance from 442 Hz (cents) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equal Temperament | 440.000 Hz | 0.00 | +7.85 |
| Pythagorean | 440.000 Hz | 0.00 | +7.85 |
| Just Intonation (Major) | 436.043 Hz | -15.64 | +23.49 |
| Just Intonation (Minor) | 436.043 Hz | -15.64 | +23.49 |
| Quarter-Comma Meantone | 440.000 Hz | 0.00 | +7.85 |
| Third-Comma Meantone | 440.000 Hz | 0.00 | +7.85 |
| Sixth-Comma Meantone | 440.000 Hz | 0.00 | +7.85 |
| Werckmeister III | 440.000 Hz | 0.00 | +7.85 |
| Werckmeister IV | 440.000 Hz | 0.00 | +7.85 |
| Werckmeister V | 440.000 Hz | 0.00 | +7.85 |
| Kirnberger III | 440.000 Hz | 0.00 | +7.85 |
| Vallotti | 440.000 Hz | 0.00 | +7.85 |
| Young (1799) | 440.000 Hz | 0.00 | +7.85 |
| Bach/Lehman | 440.000 Hz | 0.00 | +7.85 |
| Neidhardt | 440.000 Hz | 0.00 | +7.85 |
| Kellner (Bach) | 440.000 Hz | 0.00 | +7.85 |
Positive cents = 442 Hz is sharp of the temperament pitch. Negative = flat. The "Distance from 442 Hz" column answers: in which temperament does 442 Hz come closest to A4?
Chromatic Neighbors
The notes immediately below and above A4 on the chromatic scale (in equal temperament at A=440 Hz):
See full frequency data for A4.
Adjacent Frequencies in This Index
Other commonly-searched frequencies near 442 Hz:
Instruments That Play A4
A4 (440.000 Hz) falls within the comfortable playing range of 46 instruments.
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