First Known Use: 14th century
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1treble
noun tre·ble \ˈtre-bəl\
: the highest range of sounds used in music
: a voice or instrument that has the highest range of sound
Full Definition of TREBLE
1
a : the highest voice part in harmonic music : soprano b : one that performs a treble part; also : a member of a family of instruments having the highest range c : a high-pitched or shrill voice, tone, or sound d : the upper half of the whole vocal or instrumental tonal range — compare bass e : the higher portion of the audio frequency range in sound recording and broadcasting
2
: something treble in construction, uses, amount, number, or value
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Origin of TREBLE
Middle English, the highest part in a three-part composition, from treble, adjective
Other Audio Recording Terms
2treble
adjective
music : having or indicating a high sound or range
Full Definition of TREBLE
1
a : having three parts or uses : threefold b : triple in number or amount
2
a : relating to or having the range or part of a treble b : high-pitched, shrill c : of, relating to, or having the range of treble in sound recording and broadcasting <treble frequencies>
— tre·bly \ˈtre-b(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Origin of TREBLE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin triplus — more at triple
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to TREBLE
Other Music Terms
3treble
verb
: to cause (something) to become three times as great or as many
: to become three times as great or as many
tre·bledtre·bling \ˈtre-b(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of TREBLE
transitive verb
: to increase threefold
intransitive verb
1
: to sing treble
2
: to grow to three times the size, amount, or number
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First Known Use of TREBLE
14th century
TREBLE Defined for Kids
1treble
noun tre·ble \ˈtre-bəl\
Definition of TREBLE for Kids
1
: the highest part in harmony having four parts : soprano
2
: an instrument having the highest range or part
3
: a voice or sound that has a high pitch
4
: the upper half of the musical pitch range
2treble
adjective
Definition of TREBLE for Kids
1
: being three times the number or amount
2
: relating to or having the range of a musical treble
3treble
verb
tre·bledtre·bling
Definition of TREBLE for Kids
: to make or become three times as much
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