timbre

(eg. tone, rose, human )

timbre  /ˈtɪm bər/ ? Meaning of "timbre"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)

Synonym(s)

timber, tone

Usage(s):

  1. Clear and penetrating, it has a brilliant, metallic timbre and yet remains warm, with a gorgeous romantic sheen.
  2. But they ignored the timbre of the transformation, the way in which Western culture was morphed by contact with the East.
  3. When he retired only five weeks ago as the winningest college coach of all, the gentle testimonials from North and South had the unintended timbre of eulogies.

Quotes

  • "I always admired the God-given glory of his voice _ that unmistakable special timbre from the bottom up to the very top of the tenor range," Domingo said in a statement from Los Angeles.
    on Sep 5, 2007 By: Placido Domingo Source: Washington Post

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