timbre
noun/ˈtæmbər/
Frequency rank: #18,117 most common English word
Meaning
The characteristic quality or tone color of a sound that distinguishes it from other sounds of the same pitch and volume.
Example sentence
Each instrument has its own timbre that makes it sound unique.
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