Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tone-colour

noun

/ˈtoʊn ˈkʌlər/

Definition

Tone-colour, often referred to as timbre, refers to the quality or character of a sound that distinguishes it from other sounds, even when they have the same pitch and volume.

Examples

In music, the tone-colour of a violin is warm and rich, while that of a flute is bright and airy.
The composer used various instruments to create a diverse tone-colour in the orchestra.

Meaning

Tone-colour is the attribute of sound that allows us to differentiate between different musical instruments or voices, helping to create texture and emotion in music.