timbre
Pronunciation:
/ˈtæmbə(ɹ)//ˈtæm.bɚ/noun
Definitions
The quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume.
The pitch of a sound as heard by the ear, described relative to its absolute pitch.
Example: When someone speaks after inhaling helium, their voice has a higher timbre. With sulfur hexafluoride, the result is a lower timbre.
The crest on a coat of arms.