treble

¹tre·ble

noun \ˈtre-bəl\

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

Examples of TREBLE

1. Turn down the treble on the radio and turn up the bass.
2. The part is sung by a boy treble.

Origin of TREBLE

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Other Audio Recording Terms

baffle, dub, fidelity, transcription

Rhymes with TREBLE

pebble, Preble, rebel