timbre
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Emma Grimsley’s soprano had the necessary brightness and coloratura flexibility for Manon, but her monochromatic timbre missed the character’s pathos.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
Led by the subject matter, he started singing more, his dewy-eyed timbre adding emotional depth to the fragmented, impressionistic soundscapes.
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026
What’s clear is that Alejandro has the ache in his voice that’s reminiscent of forlorn romantics like Pepe Aguilar and the timbre of Miguel.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2024
But Jones’ timbre perhaps gave voice to something universal, a sound to nobility and resplendence.
From Salon • Sep. 12, 2024
The human ear and brain are capable of hearing and appreciating very small variations in timbre.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
Vocabulary lists containing timbre
Music - Introductory
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This Week In Culture: April 12–18, 2020
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Music - Middle School
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