timbre

IPA: tˈɪmbɝ

The quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume.
The pitch of a sound as heard by the ear, described relative to its absolute pitch.
(heraldry, uncommon) The crest on a (helmet atop a) coat of arms.

Examples of "timbre" in Sentences

The sound of the timbre is gentle.
Both change the timbre as well as the pitch.
Second, the timbre of the voices are quite different.
King was known for the timbre of her contralto voice.
Instead, they are perceived as the timbre of the tone.
By the way, the section on timbre is completely missing.
The sound differs from the low sound in tone and in timbre.
The two share a similar vocal timbre and the same pop charms.
The timbre and tone of the singer reveal the roles of the different characters.
Equalization is used to manipulate the timbre of musical instruments and sounds.