1
a
: the highest voice part in harmonic music : soprano
b
: one that performs a treble part
also
: a member of a family of instruments having the highest range
c
: a high-pitched or shrill voice, tone, or sound
d
: the upper half of the whole vocal or instrumental tonal range compare bass
e
: the higher portion of the audio frequency range in sound recording and broadcasting
2
: something treble in construction, uses, amount, number, or value
1
a
: relating to or having the range or part of a treble
b
c
: of, relating to, or having the range of treble in sound recording and broadcasting
treble frequencies
2
a
: having three parts or uses : threefold
b
: triple in number or amount
Synonyms
Examples of treble in a Sentence
Noun
Turn down the treble on the radio and turn up the bass.
The part is sung by a boy treble.
Adjective
the treble shrieks of children at play
a treble painting, with each panel telling a different part of the Nativity story
Verb
She trebled her earnings in only two years.
Prices have trebled in only two years.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The earbuds deliver decent audio performance, especially at higher volumes, and give users the ability to tailor the equalizer settings through a dedicated app for optimal bass and treble.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
After scooping the treble last term, head coach Carlo Ancelotti is struggling to find the best system for his men which includes Mbappe and also makes up for the control in midfield lost by Toni Kroos' shock retirement.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Italy’s export of sparkling wines by volume has more than trebled between 2010 and 2023, according to the wine union’s data.
—Vivek Wadhwa, Fortune Europe, 19 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Finally, the treble was so smooth and restrained, never straying into sibilance or even a hint of distortion.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The earbuds deliver decent audio performance, especially at higher volumes, and give users the ability to tailor the equalizer settings through a dedicated app for optimal bass and treble.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
The opening acoustic guitar plucks get plenty of low and low-mid resonance, while strong treble response gives a clear, crisp string texture.
—PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
After scooping the treble last term, head coach Carlo Ancelotti is struggling to find the best system for his men which includes Mbappe and also makes up for the control in midfield lost by Toni Kroos' shock retirement.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
Antitrust law damages can be trebled, meaning the NFL could have been ordered to pay $14.1 billion.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Italy’s export of sparkling wines by volume has more than trebled between 2010 and 2023, according to the wine union’s data.
—Vivek Wadhwa, Fortune Europe, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Treble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treble. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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treble
1 of 3 noun
tre·ble
ˈtreb-əl 
1
a
: the highest of the four voice parts in vocal music : soprano
b
: a singer or instrument having the highest range
2
: a high-pitched or shrill voice, tone, or sound
3
: the upper half of the musical pitch range compare bass entry 2
treble
2 of 3 adjective1
a
: having three parts
b
: triple in number or amount
2
a
: relating to or having the range of a musical treble
treble voice
b
treble
3 of 3 verb
trebled; trebling
ˈtreb-(ə-)liŋ
: to make or become three times the size, amount, or number
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