timbre.
The quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume.
Meaning & usage
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.
When someone speaks after inhaling helium, his voice has a higher timbre. With sulfur hexafluoride, the result is a lower timbre.
The crest on a (helmet atop a) coat of arms.
Where this word comes from
From French timbre, ultimately from Ancient Greek τύμπανον (túmpanon, “drum”). Doublet of tympanum, timpani, timbal, and tymbal.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.