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(treb′əl)

adjective

threefold; triple
1. of or for the highest part in musical harmony
2. playing or singing this part
high-pitched or shrill

Origin: OFr < L triplus, triple

noun

the highest part in musical harmony; soprano
a singer or instrument that takes this part
a high-pitched voice or sound
the higher part of the audio-frequency band in sound reproduction

transitive verb, intransitive verb trebled, trebling

to make or become threefold

Related Forms:

trebly adverb

See treble in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Triple: “treble reason for loving as well as working while it is day” (George Eliot).
Music Relating to or having the highest part, voice, or range.
High-pitched; shrill.

noun

Music
a. The highest part, voice, instrument, or range.
b. A singer or player that performs this part.
A high, shrill sound or voice.

tr. & intr.v. treb·led, treb·ling, treb·les

To make or become triple.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Medieval Latin triplum

Origin: , from Latin

Origin: , neuter of triplus, triple; see triple

Related Forms:

trebˈle·ness noun

trebˈly (trĕbˈlē) adverb

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