GRE Word List

TIMBRE

the quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as

The meaning of the word timbre is the quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as.

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WordMeaning
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
tantamountequivalent in value, significance, or effect
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
tannerone that tans hides
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation