Example Sentences
"A violin has a different timbre than a trumpet."
"Timbre helps us distinguish between different instruments."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of timbre?
Study Tips
To remember timbre, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about music.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.