Definition of Timbre

The quality of a sound aside from its volume and pitch.

Examples of Timbre in a sentence

The opera star’s timbre was rich and filled with vibrato.  🔊

When the music executive heard the timbre of the young singer’s voice, he knew the boy was a future star.  🔊

Each instrument has a unique timbre because of its specific design.  🔊

Because the police officer’s voice had a soft timbre, the scared young girl crawled from under the bed.  🔊

The frail timbre of the old woman’s voice told me she was feeling unwell.  🔊

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