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    Tiple (en. Treble)

    /ˈtip.le/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    String musical instrument with a high-pitched sound.
    The tiple is very popular in traditional Colombian music.
    El tiple es muy popular en la música tradicional colombiana.
    Term that refers to the soprano voice in a choir.
    The tiple of the choir stands out for its clarity.
    El tiple del coro destaca por su claridad.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish term that originates from the Latin 'tipulum'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    party tiple
    Instrument that accompanies popular celebrations.
    tiple de fiesta
    tiple in hand
    To have the tiple ready to play.
    tiple en mano
    tiple sound
    Characteristic high-pitched sound of the tiple.
    sonido de tiple

    Related Words

    guitar
    String musical instrument similar to the tiple but larger.
    guitarra
    cuatro
    String instrument similar to the tiple, typical of some Latin American countries.
    cuatro

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to a person with a cheerful or festive character.
    That girl is a tiple, she is always smiling.
    Esa chica es un tiple, siempre está sonriendo.
    Informal use to describe something that is small and adorable.
    Look at that puppy, it’s a tiple!
    Mira ese perrito, ¡es un tiple!