TIMBRE
Scrabble letter values: T1I1M3B3R1E1 = 10
Definition
- noun (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound). — synonyms: timber, quality, tone
Examples
- “the timbre of her soprano was rich and lovely”
- “the muffled tones of the broken bell summoned them to meet”
- “When someone speaks after inhaling helium, their voice has a higher timbre. With sulfur hexafluoride, the result is a lower timbre.”