timbre

Meanings

• noun

  The distinctive sound or tone quality of a voice or musical instrument.

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈtæm.bɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with timbre
chime , crime , prime , time

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Homophones

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1. Timbrel (en) : A type of frame drum
   

2. Timber (en) : Wood, especially as a building material
   

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Variants

List of all variants of timbre that leads to same result
timber , timbers , timbral , timbre , timbres , timbered , timbering

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Etymology

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From French timbre, meaning 'stamp, seal, mark'. In music, it refers to the unique sound produced by an instrument or voice.

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Trivia

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1. Timbre is influenced by various factors such as the material of the instrument, the shape of its body, and the playing technique.

2. Humans can distinguish between about 10,000 different timbres.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tone color: Related concept referring to the specific sonic character or hue of a sound.

2. Spectrum: The distribution of sound frequencies in an audio signal, influencing the perceived timbre.

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Culture

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In music, timbre is an essential aspect of musical expression, conveying emotion and mood. It is closely related to pitch and rhythm, forming the three fundamental elements of music.

How to Memorize "timbre"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a musical instrument or a singer producing a unique sound that sets them apart from others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'timbre' with the sound of a favorite instrument or a distinctive singing voice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the French origin of the word: 'timbre' means 'stamp' or 'mark', which can be associated with the unique sound or tone quality.

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