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Meaning of treble

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

treble

Pronunciation:/ˈtɹɛbəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. The highest singing voice (especially as for a boy) or part in musical composition.

  2. A person or instrument having a treble voice or pitch; a boy soprano.

  3. The highest tuned in a ring of bells.

  4. Any high-pitched or shrill voice or sound.

verb

Definitions

  1. To multiply by three; to make into three parts, layers, or thrice the amount.

  2. To become multiplied by three or increased threefold.

  3. To make a shrill or high-pitched noise.

  4. To utter in a treble key; to whine.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Pertaining to the highest singing voice or part in harmonized music; soprano.

  2. High in pitch; shrill.

  3. Threefold, triple.

adverb

Definitions

  1. Trebly; triply.