noun
- the distinctive quality or character of a musical sound or voice that distinguishes it from other sounds of the same pitch and volume
Usage: music
Examples
- The violin’s timbre is quite different from that of a flute.
- Her voice has a warm, rich timbre that makes her perfect for jazz.
- The orchestra’s brass section added a bright timbre to the symphony.
- Musicians spend years developing their instrument’s unique timbre.
- The singer’s raspy timbre gave the song an emotional quality.
- Each piano has its own distinctive timbre depending on its construction.