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Timbre: meaning, definitions and examples

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timbre

 

[ หˆtรฆmbษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sound quality

The character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity.

Synonyms

color, quality, tone

Examples of usage

  • The timbre of her voice was both soothing and mesmerizing.
  • The timbre of the violin was rich and full.
Context #2 | Noun

musical instruments

The quality given to a sound by its overtones; also: the resonance by which the ear recognizes and identifies a voiced speech sound.

Synonyms

resonance, sound quality, tone

Examples of usage

  • The timbre of the orchestra was exceptional, with each instrument blending perfectly.
  • His piano playing had a unique timbre that captivated the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "timbre" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น timbre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคฐเค—เฅเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Klangfarbe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ warna nada

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะผะฑั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ barwa dลบwiฤ™ku

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Ÿณ่‰ฒ (ใŠใ‚“ใ—ใ‚‡ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท timbre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ timbre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tฤฑnฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Œ์ƒ‰ (eumsaek)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุงุจุน ุงู„ุตูˆุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ barva tรณnu

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ farba tรณnu

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้Ÿณ่‰ฒ (yฤซn sรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ barva tona

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรณnblรฆr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะผะฑั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒ›แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tembr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ timbre

Etymology

The word 'timbre' originated from the French word 'tympan,' meaning 'drum,' which later evolved to 'timbre' in the musical sense. It has been used in English since the mid-19th century to describe the unique quality or tone color of a sound. The concept of timbre is essential in music and linguistics to distinguish between different sounds and voices.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,881, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.