timbre
/ˈtæmbə(ɹ)//ˈtæm.bɚ/
noun
- 1
The quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume.
- 2
The pitch of a sound as heard by the ear, described relative to its absolute pitch.
“When someone speaks after inhaling helium, their voice has a higher timbre. With sulfur hexafluoride, the result is a lower timbre.”
- 3
The crest on a coat of arms.
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