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Timbre
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the unique quality of a sound that distinguishes it from others, even when pitch and loudness are the same, often described as tone color
What is "timbre"?
Timbre, often referred to as the "color" or "tone quality" of a sound, describes the unique characteristics that differentiate one sound from another, even if they have the same pitch and loudness. It is what makes a piano sound different from a guitar, or a violin sound different from a flute, even when they play the same note. Timbre is influenced by the sound's harmonics, overtones, and the way an instrument or voice produces sound. It helps to give each musical sound its distinctive character and richness.
Examples
The timbre of her voice was warm and velvety.
A violin and a flute playing the same note have different timbres.
