Timbre (en. Timbre)

tim-bray

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The characteristic of sound that describes the difference in sound from different instruments or voices.
Juan's voice timbre is different from Maria's voice.
Ang timbre ng boses ni Juan ay iba sa boses ni Maria.
The quality of sound produced by a musical instrument.
The timbre of the guitar is brighter compared to the timbre of the piano.
Ang timbre ng gitara ay mas maliwanag kumpara sa timbre ng piano.
The unique sound caused by the characteristics of a person or thing.
Liza's presence timbre brings calm to people.
Ang timbre ng presensya ni Liza ay nagdadala ng kalmado sa mga tao.

Etymology

French

Common Phrases and Expressions

voice timbre
The distinctive characteristic of the sound of a voice.
timbre ng boses
instrument's timbre
The unique sound produced by a musical instrument.
timbre ng instrumento

Related Words

intonation
The variation in tone or pitch of a voice or sound.
intonasyon
melody
A sequence of sounds forming a music.
melodiya

Slang Meanings

Voice or sound with a unique quality.
The timbre of her voice is as beautiful as an angel.
Ang timbre ng boses niya ay parang anghel sa ganda.
Calling attention, especially among friends.
When I saw him, I 'timbred' him to come over.
Nang makita ko siya, 'timbre' ko siya para lumapit.
Speed of something, usually in the field of music or singing.
You should have a timbre when singing fast songs.
Dapat ay may timbre ka kapag umaawit ng mabilis na kanta.