TIMBRE


Meaning of TIMBRE in English

[ 'tambə ]

■ noun the character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity.

↘distinctive quality or character.

Origin

C19: from Fr., from med. Gk timbanon , from Gk tumpanon 'drum'.

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