How Do You Spell TREBLE?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈɛbə͡l] (IPA)

The word 'treble' is spelled with a silent 'e' at the end, and its IPA phonetic transcription is /ˈtrɛbəl/. It is commonly used in music to describe the highest range of musical notes that can be reached by a voice or an instrument. The 'tr' sound at the beginning is a voiceless alveolar stop, followed by the 'ɛ' sound, which represents the vowel in 'dress.' The 'b' in 'treble' is pronounced after the 'ɛ', and the word ends with a silent 'ə' or schwa sound.

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TREBLE Meaning and Definition

  1. Treble is a term that can function as a noun, adjective, or verb, with different definitions depending on its usage.

    As a noun, treble typically refers to the highest range of musical pitch, commonly associated with female voices or the highest part in a musical ensemble. In this context, it can also be used to describe a high-pitched instrument, such as a treble clef or a treble recorder. Additionally, treble can refer to the highest or uppermost part of a musical composition or a vocal harmony.

    As an adjective, treble describes something that is high-pitched or in the highest register of sound. Treble can also express an increase or multiplication by three times, such as in financial or numerical contexts.

    When used as a verb, treble means to become three times as much or to triple. It can also refer to the act of making a high-pitched sound or producing a sound using a treble setting, for example modifying settings on audio equipment.

    Overall, the term treble encompasses various aspects of music, pitch, and amplification, highlighting its versatility in describing both sound characteristics and numerical proportions.

  2. • Threefold; acute in a threefold degree.
    • In music, the highest or most acute part of the four parts in a harmonised piece of music; one who plays or sings the treble.
    • To multiply by three; to become threefold.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of TREBLE

The word "treble" originates from the Old French word "treble" or "trebel", which means "threefold" or "triple". It can be traced further back to the Latin word "triplum", which has the same meaning. The term was initially used in music to describe the highest range of notes or voice in musical compositions. Over time, "treble" also came to be used more generally to refer to anything with triple or threefold aspect, such as the treble clef in musical notation.

Similar spelling words for TREBLE

Plural form of TREBLE is TREBLES

Conjugate verb Treble

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have trebled
you would have trebled
he/she/it would have trebled
we would have trebled
they would have trebled
I would have treble
you would have treble
he/she/it would have treble
we would have treble
they would have treble

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been trebling
you would have been trebling
he/she/it would have been trebling
we would have been trebling
they would have been trebling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would treble
you would treble
he/she/it would treble
we would treble
they would treble

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be trebling
you would be trebling
he/she/it would be trebling
we would be trebling
they would be trebling

FUTURE

I will treble
you will treble
he/she/it will treble
we will treble
they will treble

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be trebling
you will be trebling
he/she/it will be trebling
we will be trebling
they will be trebling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have trebled
you will have trebled
he/she/it will have trebled
we will have trebled
they will have trebled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been trebling
you will have been trebling
he/she/it will have been trebling
we will have been trebling
they will have been trebling

IMPERATIVE

you treble
we let´s treble

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to treble

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was trebling
you were trebling
he/she/it was trebling
we were trebling
they were trebling

PAST PARTICIPLE

trebled

PAST PERFECT

I had trebled
you had trebled
he/she/it had trebled
we had trebled
they had trebled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been trebling
you had been trebling
he/she/it had been trebling
we had been trebling
they had been trebling

PRESENT

I treble
you treble
he/she/it trebles
we treble
they treble

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am trebling
you are trebling
he/she/it is trebling
we are trebling
they are trebling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

trebling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have trebled
you have trebled
he/she/it has trebled
we have trebled
they have trebled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been trebling
you have been trebling
he/she/it has been trebling
we have been trebling
they have been trebling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it treble

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I trebled
you trebled
he/she/it trebled
we trebled
they trebled