noun / adjective
treble
The highest range of musical sounds.
The treble sounds too sharp when I turn up the volume.
Etymology
Treble means threefold and was applied to an upper part in older three-part music. The name came to identify the highest vocal or instrumental range.
More examples
- She adjusts the treble to make the high notes clearer.
- The piano's treble notes ring out above the low chords.
- This speaker produces clear treble without making voices sound harsh.
Forms
treble