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timbre

Pronunciation: /ˈtambə/
Definition of timbre

noun

  • the character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity:trumpet mutes with different timbres [mass noun]:a voice high in pitch but rich in timbre
  • [mass noun] the distinctive quality or character of someone or something:you must demonstrate your moral timbre as a human being

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French, from medieval Greek timbanon, from Greek tumpanon 'drum'

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Definition of timbre in the US English dictionary
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