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timbre

[tam-ber, tim-, tan-bruh] / ˈtæm bər, ˈtɪm-, ˈtɛ̃ brə /


NOUN
sound
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To start with the familiar: The example I drove at the media event near San Diego last week felt impressively solid and soundly made, with door slams resonating with Honda’s trademark timbre.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Led by the subject matter, he started singing more, his dewy-eyed timbre adding emotional depth to the fragmented, impressionistic soundscapes.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

What’s clear is that Alejandro has the ache in his voice that’s reminiscent of forlorn romantics like Pepe Aguilar and the timbre of Miguel.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2024

But Jones’ timbre perhaps gave voice to something universal, a sound to nobility and resplendence.

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2024

The banging, which had stopped for a few moments, changes timbre and direction.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman