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timbres

/ˈtæmbərz/ /ˈtɪmbərz/

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noun

音色，音质。

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. "

即使两位歌手以相同的音高和音量演唱同一个音符，他们的声音的音色却不同；一个温暖而醇厚，另一个则明亮而清澈。

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noun

音色

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."

当人吸入氦气后说话，他们的声音音色会变高。而吸入六氟化硫，声音的音色则会变低。

sound music phonetics sensation

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noun

纹章，盔形。

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. "

历史学家仔细研究了这个家族的纹章，特别留意盾牌上方的盔形，以了解它们的历史意义。

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