timbre

• Qualité distinctive d'un son, en particulier d'une voix ou d'un instrument, qui le différencie d'autres sons de même hauteur et intensité.

A noun referring to the distinctive quality or character of a sound, especially a voice or musical tone, that distinguishes it from other sounds of the same pitch and volume.

1. Sound qualityB2formal

   The distinctive character or quality of a sound, especially a musical sound or voice, that distinguishes it from others of the same pitch and volume.

   Timbre (qualité sonore)

   • The timbre of her voice was warm and rich.
   • Different instruments have unique timbres, even when playing the same note.
   • The timbre of the cello is deeper than that of the violin.

   Synonymescolorresonancetonalitytone