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timbre
ˈtæmbə
noun
barwa dźwięku
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.
Collocations
vocal timbrerich timbredistinct timbre
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