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tre·ble
 treble
- pronunciation:
- tre
b
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, transitive verb & intransitive verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
threefold; triple.
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| definition 2: |
of, pertaining to, or having the highest part, voice, range, or instrument in harmonized music.
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| definition 3: |
high or shrill in pitch.
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the treble part or voice, or a treble instrument.
- antonyms:
- bass
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| definition 2: |
the musician who performs this part or plays this instrument.
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| definition 3: |
a high or shrill sound or voice.
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb & intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
trebled, trebles, trebling |
| definition: |
to multiply by three; triple.
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| derivation: |
trebly (adv.) |
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