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 broadcasting2: something treble in construction, uses, amount, number, or value