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“timbre” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajineiro

Example

この楽器は明るい音色です。ko no gak ki wa aka ru i ne iro de su

This instrument has a bright timbre.

Illustration for 音色 (timbre)

How to say “timbre” in Japanese

“Timbre” in Japanese is 音色 (neiro).

Timbre is the distinctive sound quality that makes one instrument or voice recognizable even when pitch and loudness are the same.

Full entry for 音色: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 音色

演奏者によって、同じ曲でも音色が変わります。en sō sha ni yo tte ona ji kyoku de mo ne iro ga ka wa ri ma su

The timbre changes even when the same piece is played by different performers.

Tips for using 音色

  • In an orchestra, timbre helps listeners distinguish a violin from a flute even when both play the same pitch.

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