Meaning of Timbre | Babel Free
ˈtæmbɹəDefinitions
Equivalents
Examples
“It was a hard whisper⟳ to catch⟳ at first, since the grey moustache concealed all movements of the lips, and something in its timbre disturbed me greatly; but by concentrating my attention I could soon make⟳ out its purport surprisingly well.”
“When someone speaks after inhaling helium, his voice has a higher timbre. With sulfur hexafluoride, the result⟳ is a lower timbre.”
“Quarterly the First quarter Siluer …, The second Siluer a Cheueron gules betweene three Castles Sables And to his timbre vpon his healme, an Elephants head in his proper Colours […]”
“The basilican pavilion [...] has frequently appeared on banners since the 13th century, but the pope has used it only rarely, as a timbre or crest above his coat of ARMS (a few examples exist⟳ from the time of MARTIN V).”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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