English dictionary
timbre
nounPronunciation
/ˈtæmbə(ɹ)/
/ˈtæm.bɚ/
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- The quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume.
- The pitch of a sound as heard by the ear, described relative to its absolute pitch.
- The crest on a coat of arms.
Example sentences
When someone speaks after inhaling helium, their voice has a higher timbre. With sulfur hexafluoride, the result is a lower timbre.