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timbre

noun

/ˈtæmbər/ or /ˈtɪmbər/

Meaning

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

Her voice had a warm timbre that soothed the audience.

tone, sound quality, resonance, pitch, voice color

monotone, flatness

rich timbre, warm timbre, vocal timbre, instrument timbre

Specialized or technical language used by a particular group or profession.

a grey and white bird with a fat body that is common in cities

the arrangement of parts in a complex entity; the way something is organized or built

a frozen sweet dessert made from dairy products, usually served cold

A bunch of flowers arranged together, often given as a gift or decoration.

a person who writes, especially as a profession