Synonyms for timbre

Most common

tone · timber · tone color

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   The quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume.

Forms

Plural

timbres → tones, qualities, timbers…

Example sentences

• tone Did you pick up on that strange tone in his voice?
• timber Large amounts of timber are used in paper making.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

tone¹

6 letters

timber²

7 letters

quality³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (timber² = 2 syllables).