timbre

Example Sentences

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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

For those in the cabin, the V12 retains the same gorgeous timbre and temper—maybe a little bit angrier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

"We have that same timbre but I've had to work on the way he speaks."

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2025

Recorded in large part during the band’s sojourn to New Orleans, the record positively brims with energy and musical timbre.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2025

For each instrument, what "color" words would you use to describe the timbre of each instrument?

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones