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 and flute have very different timbres even when playing the same note.
- Her voice had a warm, rich timbre that made her perfect for jazz singing.
- The composer used various instruments to create contrasting timbres in the symphony.
- Electronic synthesizers can produce timbres that don’t exist in nature.
- The timbre of his guitar changed dramatically when he switched from acoustic to electric.
- Musicians spend years developing their unique timbres on their instruments.