Timbre

['tæmbə] or ['tæmbɚ]

Definition

(noun.) (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound); 'the timbre of her soprano was rich and lovely'; 'the muffled tones of the broken bell summoned them to meet'.

Checker: Sabina--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) See 1st Timber.

(n.) The crest on a coat of arms.

(n.) The quality or tone distinguishing voices or instruments; tone color; clang tint; as, the timbre of the voice; the timbre of a violin. See Tone, and Partial tones, under Partial.

Typist: Oliver

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. (Mus.) Quality (of tone).

Typist: Maxine

Definition

n. tone character or quality of a musical sound.

Checker: Velma