Treble: meaning, definitions and examples

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treble

[ ˈtrɛb(ə)l ]

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music

The highest range of notes in music, usually above the alto and soprano voices.

Synonyms

high pitch, high range

Examples of usage

The treble clef is used to notate notes in the treble range.
She has a beautiful treble voice that can hit the high notes effortlessly.

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music

To increase threefold or triple in amount or volume.

Synonyms

threefold, triple

Examples of usage

The sound engineer decided to treble the volume for the concert.
The sales of the product have trebled since the new marketing campaign.

Translations

Translations of the word "treble" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agudo

🇮🇳 तीव्र

🇩🇪 Hochton

🇮🇩 tinggi

🇺🇦 високий

🇵🇱 wysoki

🇯🇵 高音

🇫🇷 aigu

🇪🇸 agudo

🇹🇷 ince

🇰🇷 고음

🇸🇦 مرتفع

🇨🇿 vysoký

🇸🇰 vysoký

🇨🇳 高音

🇸🇮 visok

🇮🇸 hár tónn

🇰🇿 жоғары

🇬🇪 მაღალი

🇦🇿 yüksək

🇲🇽 agudo

Word origin

The word 'treble' originated from the Old French word 'treble' which meant 'threefold'. In music, the term 'treble' has been used to refer to the highest range of notes since the 15th century. It is commonly used in vocal music to describe the range of notes sung by sopranos and altos. As a verb, 'treble' has been used to indicate tripling in amount or volume since the 14th century.