Pronunciation: /ˈtrɛbəl/

Definitions of treble

noun a high or shrill sound or tone

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a treble clef keychain for my music teacher.

A2 The treble on the radio was too high, so I had to adjust it.

B1 She plays the flute in the treble clef range.

B2 The singer's treble voice soared above the orchestra.

C1 The treble frequencies were clearly defined in the audio recording.

C2 The treble notes in the piano piece added a delicate touch to the composition.

verb to make three times as great or as numerous

Example Sentences

A1 I treble checked my bag to make sure I didn't forget anything.

A2 She trebled her efforts to finish the project on time.

B1 The company's profits have trebled since implementing new marketing strategies.

B2 The population of the city trebled in size over the past decade.

C1 The athlete's performance trebled after working with a new coach.

C2 The demand for the product trebled after the successful advertising campaign.

adjective consisting of three parts or things

Example Sentences

A1 The treble notes in the song were easy to sing along to.

A2 She turned up the treble on the stereo to make the music sound clearer.

B1 The treble frequencies were more pronounced in the new sound system.

B2 The treble settings on the guitar amplifier needed to be adjusted for the live performance.

C1 The treble response of the speakers was exceptional, providing crystal clear sound.

C2 The treble control on the mixing console allowed for precise adjustments to the audio output.

Examples of treble in a Sentence

formal The treble clef is used to indicate higher pitches in sheet music.

informal I love listening to music with a strong treble sound.

slang The treble on this stereo system is off the charts!

figurative The company saw a treble increase in profits last quarter.

Grammatical Forms of treble

past tense

trebled

plural

trebles

comparative

more treble

superlative

most treble

present tense

trebles

future tense

will treble

perfect tense

have trebled

continuous tense

is trebling

singular

treble

positive degree

treble

infinitive

to treble

gerund

trebling

participle

trebling

Origin and Evolution of treble

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'treble' originated from the Old French word 'treble' which came from the Latin word 'triplex' meaning threefold or triple.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in music to refer to the highest vocal or instrumental part, the term 'treble' evolved to also mean triple or threefold in various contexts.