timbre
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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
By identifying specific physical actions linked to timbre perception, the researchers have opened the door to studying how artistic expression emerges from the interaction between the body, brain, and sound.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
But Colón’s instrumental preference changed once he heard the bodied timbre of Mon Rivera’s all-trombone brass lineup marching to a bomba beat.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026
To start with the familiar: The example I drove at the media event near San Diego last week felt impressively solid and soundly made, with door slams resonating with Honda’s trademark timbre.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
The timbre of his voice sent a thrill through Sarai.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
Vocabulary lists containing timbre
Music - Introductory
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Music - Middle School
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