Error loading media: File could not be played
The Properties of Sound: Timbre/Tone | |
Author(s): Martin, Kevin College: Laney College Subject: Commercial Music |
Description
In this video, we dive into timbre—the fourth property of sound. Also known as "tone color," timbre explains why the same note can sound different when played on different instruments, like a trumpet versus a piano. You'll learn how timbre is shaped by harmonic overtones, how it's expressed in music notation, and how it's described in audio tech using terms like "buzzy" or "tinny."
License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.