The quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume. / The pitch of a sound as heard by the ear, described relative to its absolute pitch. / (heraldry) The crest on a coat of arms.

plural of timbre

(in combination) Having a specified timbre.

plural of timbrel

An ancient percussion instrument rather like a simple tambourine.

(intransitive) To play the timbrel. / (transitive) To accompany with the sound of the timbrel.

Lacking timbre.

plural of timbrelist

A person who plays the timbrel

present participle of timbrel