klangfarbe

/ ˈklɑːŋˌfɑːbə /

noun

1. often capital instrumental timbre or tone colour

Word History and Origins

Origin of klangfarbe¹

German: tone colour

Example Sentences

For only upon the basis of a full, pure tone is a beautiful timbre (Klangfarbe) possible.

From Project Gutenberg

What is the nature of this element of our vocabulary—this Klangfarbe, this Timbre?

From Project Gutenberg