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/ˈtæmbərz/ /ˈtɪmbərz/

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Timbre

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

Examples :

"Even though the two singers sang the same note at the same volume, their voices had different timbres; one was warm and rich, while the other was bright and clear. "

Aunque los dos cantantes cantaron la misma nota al mismo volumen, sus voces tenían timbres diferentes; una era cálida y rica, mientras que la otra era brillante y clara.

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noun

Timbre

The pitch of a sound as heard by the ear, described relative to its absolute pitch.

Examples :

"When someone speaks after inhaling helium, their voice has a higher timbre. With sulfur hexafluoride, the result is a lower timbre."

Cuando alguien habla después de inhalar helio, su voz tiene un timbre más alto. Con el hexafluoruro de azufre, el resultado es un timbre más bajo.

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Cimera

The crest on a coat of arms.

Examples :

"The historian meticulously researched the family's coat of arms, paying special attention to the timbres atop the shields to understand their historical significance. "

El historiador investigó meticulosamente el escudo de armas de la familia, prestando especial atención a la cimera sobre los escudos para comprender su significado histórico.

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