timbre

Hyun studied similarity in timbre, or the overall quality of a voice.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

With Ovy, Karol revived the shadowy timbre of her joint Shakira track “TQG” into the new “Bebiendo Lágrimas,” a reggaeton song that adamantly rejects the notion of love.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026

From the very first notes the deep yet soaring timbre of the song, part of a new generation of Cape Verdean music, sparks applause.

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

The question of whether pianists can truly alter timbre through touch has been debated since the early 20th century.

From Science Daily ● May 28, 2026

At this hour, it was very possible that Franny felt deeply hesitant about taking a chance on just the timbre, let alone the verbal content, of any of her brothers’ voices on the phone.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

The results showed that listeners consistently recognized the intended timbres.

From Science Daily ● May 28, 2026

Strayhorn’s inspired 15-minute arrangement of “Mood Indigo” moves through three keys, shifting timbres, and even a turn into waltz time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026

The Walker, an imaginative exercise in disparate timbres, dispelled those suspicions.

From New York Times ● May 5, 2023

Online, many fans marveled at the song’s ability to replicate the timbres and cadences of its real-life counterparts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2023

So why do different instruments have different timbres?

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones