treble
treble definition
tre·ble (treb′əl)
adjective
- threefold; triple
- of or for the highest part in musical harmony
- playing or singing this part
- high-pitched or shrill
Etymology: 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
Related Forms:
- trebly tre′·bly adverb
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