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timbre

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


NOUN
sound
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Recent work in artificial intelligence and music technology has focused on modeling timbre, generating realistic piano motion, and building systems that can reproduce subtle expressive nuances in performance.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Now, a major scientific study has provided some of the clearest evidence yet that pianists really can shape a piano's timbre through touch alone.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

In her best quotable moments, she seamlessly infuses her sometimes shrill timbre with a dash of Southern drawl.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Emma Grimsley’s soprano had the necessary brightness and coloratura flexibility for Manon, but her monochromatic timbre missed the character’s pathos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Imitating this sound on a small gong or drumhead will approximate the type of play with timbre that is required.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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