timbre
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Recent recordings of “Ascanio” and “Le Timbre d’Argent” reveal a French opera composer of far greater scope than previously imagined.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2022
Kremwerk — a queer-centric destination for electronic music — celebrated its eighth birthday with the addition of nightclub and bar Cherry to its complex that includes The Timbre Room and Little Maria’s pizza restaurant.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 25, 2022
Timbre is what makes a voice sound a bit cold and harsh or warm and cozy.
From Salon • Aug. 28, 2021
Timber Timbre with Ohtis The Canadian folk band performs in support of its new album, “Sincerely, Future Pollution. 7:30 p.m. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. 202-667-4490. blackcatdc.com. $15. “
From Washington Post • May 30, 2017
Timbre is caused by the fact that each note from a musical instrument is a complex wave containing more than one frequency.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
Vocabulary lists containing timbre
Music - Introductory
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Music - Middle School
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