<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>Acoustics, Phonetics: the characteristic quality of a sound, independent of pitch and loudness, from which its source or manner of production can be inferred.</li><li>Timbre depends on the relative strengths of the components of different frequencies, which are determined by resonance.</li><li>Music: the characteristic quality of sound produced by a particular instrument or voice; tone color.</li><li>characteristic tone of expression: the masterful rhythm and timbre of his writing.</li></ul>