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timbre
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈtĩbɾɨ/tim·bre
Definitions
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The character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity.
Usage examples
“The timbre of her voice was warm and rich.”
“Each instrument in the orchestra has a unique timbre.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
vocal timbremusical timbredistinctive timbrerich timbre
2
An official mark or seal on a document, or the tax paid for such a mark.
Usage examples
“The contract must bear the official stamp.”
“He paid the stamp duty for the property transfer.”
Common combinations
revenue stampofficial stampstamp duty