timbre in Danish

timbre in Danish is klangfarve, timbre, klang — timbre means the particular character of a sound that lets you tell it apart from another note at the same pitch and loudness.

timbre in Danish

klangfarve

noun

The quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume.

timbre

noun

The quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume.

klang

noun

The quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume.

What does "timbre" mean?

noun The particular character of a sound that lets you tell it apart from another note at the same pitch and loudness.
"It was a hard whisper to catch at first, since the grey moustache concealed all movements of the lips, and something in its timbre disturbed me greatly; but by concentrating my attention I could soon make out its purport surprisingly well."
noun How high or low a sound seems to the ear, judged against its true pitch.
"When someone speaks after inhaling helium, his voice has a higher timbre. With sulfur hexafluoride, the result is a lower timbre."
noun In heraldry, the decoration on top of the helmet in a coat of arms.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

timbre in a sentence

It was a hard whisper to catch at first, since the grey moustache concealed all movements of the lips, and something in its timbre disturbed me greatly; but by concentrating my attention I could soon make out its purport surprisingly well.
When someone speaks after inhaling helium, his voice has a higher timbre. With sulfur hexafluoride, the result is a lower timbre.

Similar words in Danish

quality timber tone

Common Danish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "timbre" in Danish?

"timbre" in Danish is klangfarve, timbre, klang. timbre means: The particular character of a sound that lets you tell it apart from another note at the same pitch and loudness.

Are there other ways to say "timbre" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 3 translations listed for "timbre": klangfarve, timbre, klang.

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