Treble

/ˈtrɛbəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A musical term referring to the highest range of pitches or tones.

The pianist effortlessly played the treble notes that filled the concert hall.

An increase or multiplication by three.

The company reported a treble in profits this quarter compared to last year.

verb

To triple or increase something by three times.

The new marketing strategy aims to treble sales over the next year.

adjective

Of or pertaining to threefold; consisting of three parts.

The treble arrangement of voices added harmony to the choir's performance.

Middle English treble, from Old French treble, from Latin triplus, meaning 'threefold'.

treble clef

A symbol used in musical notation to indicate the pitch of notes.

treble down

To reinforce or increase one’s current commitment or investment.

treble fortune

A substantial increase in wealth or good luck.

triplet

A group of three things.

triple

Consisting of three parts.

trio

A set of three people or things.

To increase something drastically.

We need to treble our profits this year or we might be in trouble.

To win three times in a row.

If the team wins again, they’ll have a treble season!