treble

American  

[treb-uhl] / ˈtrɛb əl /

adjective

1. threefold; triple.

2. Music.

   1. of or relating to the highest part in harmonized music; soprano.

   2. of the highest pitch or range, as a voice part, voice, singer, or instrument.

   3. high in pitch; shrill.

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noun

1. Music.

   1. the treble or soprano part.

   2. a treble voice, singer, or instrument.

2. a high or shrill voice or sound.

3. the highest-pitched peal of a bell.

verb (used with or without object)

trebled, trebling

1. to make or become three times as much or as many; triple.

treble British  

/ ˈtrɛbəl /

adjective

1. threefold; triple

2. of, relating to, or denoting a soprano voice or part or a high-pitched instrument

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noun

1. three times the amount, size, etc

2. a soprano voice or part or a high-pitched instrument

3. the highest register of a musical instrument

4. 1. the high-frequency response of an audio amplifier, esp in a record player or tape recorder

   2. a control knob on such an instrument by means of which the high-frequency gain can be increased or decreased

5. Leisure:Bell-ringing the lightest and highest bell in a ring

6. 1. the narrow inner ring on a dartboard

   2. a hit on this ring

verb

1. to make or become three times as much

Other Word Forms

• trebleness noun
• trebly adverb

Etymology

Origin of treble

1275–1325; (adj. and noun) Middle English < Middle French < Latin triplus triple; (v.) Middle English treblen, derivative of the adj.

Example Sentences

The Azzurri have finished fourth in this year's table after failing to achieve two unique trebles at the Principality Stadium.

From BBC

There’s also a treble clef, a dancing avocado, and a couple of book-related ones: “Graphic Novels Are Real Books” and “Read More, Ban Less.”

From Literature

A Pro12 title win with Glasgow Warriors, a Prem title in the midst of a treble with Bath, a Champions Cup final appearance for Racing 92.

From BBC

The plaintiff in the second suit is seeking compensatory, treble and restitution damages for herself and other Costco customers.

From Salon

He rewarded Arteta's faith with his first goals since his treble against Tottenham, ending a barren run that had lasted 18 games.

From Barron's

Related Words

• high-pitched
• soprano