Timbre

Word TIMBRE
Character 6
Hyphenation tim bre
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Timbre"

What do we mean by timbre?

The combination of qualities of a sound that distinguishes it from other sounds of the same pitch and volume. noun

Distinctive character. noun

A tambourine; a timbrel. noun

An old spelling of timber, timber, timber. noun

In acoustics, that characteristic quality of sounds produced from some particular source, as from an instrument or a voice, by which they are distinguished from sounds from other sources, as from other instruments or other voices; quality; tone-color. noun

Same as timbe. noun

To play the timbrel.

See 1st timber. noun

The crest on a coat of arms. noun

The quality or tone distinguishing voices or instruments; tone color; clang tint; See Tone, and Partial tones, under Partial. noun

The quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume. noun

The crest on a coat of arms. noun

(music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound) noun

The quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume.

The pitch of a sound as heard by the ear, described relative to its absolute pitch.

The crest on a coat of arms.

The character or color of sound Urban Dictionary

N. - an incredibly smart, kind hearted, energetic human being. Timbres typically are tall, with brown hair and freckles. She is athletic and especially good with sports, such as volleyball. Timbre looks out for other people. She’s always the first to jump into a situation when someone needs help. She has the best interest of everyone else at heart, truly. Don’t get on her bad side though, because she will beat the shit out of you. She’s powerful! Everyone who is friends with a Timbre should be lucky. She is truly a blessing to have in this world. Urban Dictionary

The name of a person with a mean, vindictive and sinister spirit. The name of a person you shouldn't trust. The name sounds as ugly as they are. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Timbre

The word "timbre" in example sentences

I think it is what they call the timbre that is different. ❋ Mary Roberts Rinehart (1917)

Music is niocely mathematical, both in timbre, chords, and the time series used. ❋ Unknown (2010)

On her debut, the aptly-titled Solo (released through Interscope Digital Distribution), increasingly accomplished songwriting connects through her emotive, lithe-yet-lived-in timbre. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Human words, not a howl, but the timbre was the same. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The orchestra played the pulsing chords elegantly, with electronic synthesizer touches recalling the timbre of a glass harmonica. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The timbre is the authoritative essence of Theatrical Knight, one that lent RSC gravitas to Stewart's reign as Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation, and as Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men franchise, before he left Hollywood seven years ago to kickstart a late-flourishing classical-theatre phase. ❋ Stuart Husband (2012)

"I don't have an effing thing to say about the occasion," grumbled Simmons, in his signature timbre, which is akin to whooshing gravel across a metal flatbed. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Fidelity is lacking and the timbre is a bit bright overall. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A certain dark, breathy reediness in the long lines of the third movement recalled the timbre of the accordion. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The last for the present article is timbre, which is the peculiar sound quality of each instrument. ❋ Dr Vernon E Andrews (2009)

If someone came to pick me up in a car and honked for me to come down, not only would I be highly annoyed (after all, the "timbre" does work), but I probably wouldn't hear the honking in the first place! ❋ Unknown (2008)

The letter was about Jean-Sebastian's stamp collection, but I said that "timbre" was French slang for "unborn child." ❋ Unknown (2010)

I suppose, too, you will keep your voice, which has another 'timbre' than that hard, deep organ of Miss Mann's. ❋ Unknown (2004)

I believe musicians call it the "timbre" of the sound. ❋ Marie L. McLaughlin (N/A)

The "timbre" of a people's stories tells of the qualities of that people's heart. ❋ Marie L. McLaughlin (N/A)

It may be of interest to notice that the quality which in France is designated "timbre," is called by the Italians "_metallo di voce_," or, "metal of the voice." ❋ W. E. Haslam (N/A)

the [timber] of my music is [sound] like a [war]. ❋ Mak's Family (2005)

Do you trust her? You’[ve] never met her and you’re going to a party with her. “Of course I trust her- she’s a Timbre [after all]. I’ll [be safe] by her side.” ❋ Leviackermanswife75 (2021)

Be [careful] [hanging out] with them. They are a total [Timbree]. ❋ Marie000000 (2016)

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