timbre
- (countable, uncountable) The quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume.
- (countable, uncountable) The pitch of a sound as heard by the ear, described relative to its absolute pitch.
- (countable, uncommon, uncountable) The crest on a (helmet atop a) coat of arms.
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈtæm.bə/
Etymology
From French timbre, ultimately from Ancient Greek τύμπανον (túmpanon, “drum”). Doublet of tympanum, timpani, timbal, and tymbal.
tone quality
tone colour
musical quality
acoustic quality
quality of sound
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Klangfarbe tembr
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