Timbre

quality of sound

• Foreboding

• Timbre

• Umparried

• Vicissitude

The opera star’s ________ was rich and filled with vibrato

• litany

• timbre

• plaintive

• autonomous

The quality of a musical note or sound that distinguishes different types of sound production, such as voices or musical instruments, is known as:

• A) Pitch

• B) Timbre

• C) Volume

• D) Rhythm

Which of the following terms is used to describe the character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity?

• A) Tone

• B) Timbre

• C) Frequency

• D) Harmony

In literature, the term 'timbre' can be metaphorically used to describe:

• A) The rhythm of a poem

• B) The mood of a story

• C) The unique voice of a narrator

• D) The setting of a novel

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The singer's _______ was so unique that it was instantly recognizable.'

• A) Timbre

• B) Melody

• C) Harmony

• D) Pitch

Identify the sentence that uses 'timbre' correctly:

• A) The timbre of the painting was vibrant and colorful.

• B) The timbre of her voice was soft and soothing.

• C) The timbre of the dish was spicy and flavorful.

• D) The timbre of the car was fast and sleek.

What aspect of a person's speech does 'timbre' refer to?

• A) The loudness

• B) The accent

• C) The quality

• D) The speed

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for 'timbre'?

• A) Tone

• B) Color

• C) Texture

• D) Volume

In phonetics, 'timbre' is most closely related to which of the following?

• A) Vowel length

• B) Voice quality

• C) Consonant articulation

• D) Sentence stress