treble
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/ˈtrebl/
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/ˈtrebl/
noun
R
the higher part of music or sound
I like to increase the treble on my headphones for a clearer sound.
R
a boy's singing voice
The choir featured a beautiful treble singing the solo part.
R
music written for a high voice
The composer created a challenging treble part for the opera.
R
three successes in a row
Winning the tournament was a treble for the team.
verb
R
to increase to three times the amount
The company trebled its profits this year.
determiner
R
three times as much
The new building is treble the size of the old one.
adjective
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high in pitch
The singer has a clear treble voice.
translation
the higher part of music or sound; a boy's singing voice; music written for a high voice; three successes in a row
to increase to three times the amount
three times as much
high in pitch
Word Forms
3rd Present
trebles
Progressive
trebling
Past
trebled
Perfect
trebled
Plural
trebles