Timbre

Pronunciation: /tæmbər/

Definitions of timbre

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

Example Sentences

A1 I like the timbre of her voice.

A2 The timbre of the guitar sounded warm and inviting.

B1 The timbre of the orchestra was rich and full.

B2 She could distinguish the timbre of different musical instruments.

C1 His trained ear could detect the subtle nuances in timbre.

C2 The timbre of the singer's voice was so unique that it stood out among the rest.

Examples of timbre in a Sentence

formal The timbre of the violinist's playing was rich and full of depth.

informal I love the timbre of your voice when you sing.

slang That guitar has a killer timbre, dude.

figurative The timbre of her laughter filled the room with joy.

Grammatical Forms of timbre

• past tense: timbered
• plural: timbres
• comparative: more timbre
• superlative: most timbre
• present tense: timbres
• future tense: will timbre
• perfect tense: have timbered
• continuous tense: is timbering
• singular: timbre
• positive degree: timbre
• infinitive: to timbre
• gerund: timbring
• participle: timbering

Origin and Evolution of timbre

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'timbre' originated from the French word 'timbre' meaning 'bell or drum'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'timbre' evolved to refer to the quality of sound that distinguishes different musical instruments or voices.