Speech And Language Vocabulary

2 words in this vocabulary list

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

  • The timbre of the violinist's playing was rich and full of depth.
  • I love the timbre of your voice when you sing.
  • That guitar has a killer timbre, dude.
  • The timbre of her laughter filled the room with joy.

verb to speak or articulate something audibly

  • The professor uttered a profound statement during the lecture.
  • She uttered a simple 'hello' as she passed by.
  • He uttered some juicy gossip about the new employee.
  • Her eyes uttered a silent plea for help.