Main Entry: ¹tre·ble

Pronunciation: \ˈtre-bəl\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, the highest part in a three-part composition, from treble, adjective

Date: 14th century

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