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(tim-bre) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. the quality of a sound that makes it unique.

Example Sentence

His voice has a reedlike timbre.

More Example Sentences

Musicians appreciate the timbre of each instrument.

Synonyms

tone; quality; character

Antonyms

pitch; volume

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Rhymes

  • imber
  • kimber
  • limber
  • timber
  • timbre
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