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
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
witherto become dry and sapless
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable