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timbre

ˈtæmbə

noun

barwa dźwięku

ˈbarva ˈd͡ʑvʲɛŋku· rzeczownik
Also
tembr(m)
Definition

The characteristic quality of a sound, independent of pitch and loudness, that distinguishes it from other sounds of the same pitch and loudness.

Examples
Her voice has a unique timbre that makes it instantly recognizable.
Jej głos ma unikalną barwę, która sprawia, że jest natychmiast rozpoznawalny.
The timbre of the violin is very different from that of a flute.
Barwa dźwięku skrzypiec jest bardzo różna od barwy fletu.
Synonyms
tonequalityresonance
Collocations
vocal timbrerich timbredistinct timbre
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