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treble

The correct spelling is treble.

How to pronounce treble

/ˈtɹɛbəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈtɹɛbəl/

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The correct spelling is treble. The highest singing voice (especially as for a boy) or part in musical composition.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The highest singing voice (especially as for a boy) or part in musical composition.
  2. 2.A person or instrument having a treble voice or pitch; a boy soprano.
  3. 3.The highest tuned in a ring of bells.
  4. 4.Any high-pitched or shrill voice or sound.
  5. 5.A threefold quantity or number; something having three parts or having been tripled.

verb

  1. 1.To multiply by three; to make into three parts, layers, or thrice the amount.
  2. 2.To become multiplied by three or increased threefold.
  3. 3.To make a shrill or high-pitched noise.
  4. 4.To utter in a treble key; to whine.

adjective

  1. 1.Pertaining to the highest singing voice or part in harmonized music; soprano.
  2. 2.High in pitch; shrill.
  3. 3.Threefold, triple.

adverb

  1. 1.Trebly; triply.

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