Definition
Definition of trebled - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
tripledRare UK increased three times in size or amountRare UK
- The company's profits trebled in just one year.
- The population of the town trebled over the decade.
- Their expenses trebled after the renovation.
Origin of trebled
Middle English, treble (triple)
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- French:triplé, ...
- German:verdreifacht, ...
- Italian:triplicato, ...
- Spanish:triplicado, ...
- Portuguese:triplicado, ...
- Chinese:三倍的, ...
- Japanese:3倍になった, ...
- Arabic:مُثَلَّث, ...
- Hebrew:מוּכְפָּל פִּי שָׁלוֹשׁ, ...
- Russian:увеличился втрое, ...
- Ukrainian:потроєний, ...
- Hindi:तीन गुना, ...
Definition of treble - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
soundhigh in pitch or frequency
- The treble notes were clear and sharp.
2.
quantityDated threefold or triple in natureDated
- The treble amount surprised everyone.
3.
musicTECH. related to the highest singing voice or partTECH.
- She sang the treble part beautifully.
Noun
1.
upper voiceTECH. highest part in musical harmonyTECH.
- She sang the treble in the choir.
2.
singer rangeTECH. person or instrument with a high pitchTECH.
- The treble sang beautifully at the concert.
3.
audioTECH. high-frequency response in audio equipmentTECH.
- Adjust the treble for clearer sound.
4.
audioTECH. control knob for adjusting high frequenciesTECH.
- Turn the treble knob to increase clarity.
5.
dartsTECH. specific scoring area on a dartboardTECH.
- He hit the treble for a high score.
6.
sportsTECH. UK three successes in a row in sportsTECH. UK
- The team achieved a treble this season.
Verb
1.
mathematicstr./intr. Dated increase three times in number or amounttr./intr. Dated
- The company's profits trebled last year.
2.
soundintr. Dated make a high-pitched or shrill soundintr. Dated
- The bird trebled loudly in the morning.
Expressions with treble
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with a number between 100 and 999
Sales increased in treble figures last month.
symbol in music showing G above middle C on second line
The treble clef is at the start of the staff.
woodwind tube with bottom F₄, higher pitch than alto type
She played treble recorder in the school group.
payment set at threefold the proven harm, often as a penalty
The judge ordered treble damages after the company cheated customers.
set of five lines with treble clef for high notes
The melody is written on the treble staff.
Origin of treble
Latin, triplus (threefold)
Examples of treble in a sentence
Adjust the treble settings for better sound clarity. The treble layers of the cake were impressive. She received a treble salary increase this year. The choir's treble section was outstanding. Her voice hit the treble notes perfectly. The treble was too high for the singer.
He played the treble on his violin beautifully. The treble in the choir hit the high notes perfectly. He played the treble part on his violin with ease. The treble was too high, causing a sharp sound. He adjusted the treble to enhance the vocals. Lower the treble if the cymbals sound harsh. The treble needs adjusting on this old receiver. She landed a treble twenty on her final dart. A treble would put him ahead in the match. Winning the treble was a historic moment for the club. Their treble in the tournament surprised everyone. The population trebled in just five years. Their investment trebled in value over time. The alarm trebled, waking everyone up. Her voice trebled with excitement.
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- French:aigu, les aigus, ...
- German:hoch, Diskant, ...
- Italian:acuto, voce acuta, ...
- Spanish:agudo, soprano, ...
- Portuguese:agudo, soprano, ...
- Chinese:高音的, 最高音部, ...
- Japanese:高音の, 高音部, ...
- Arabic:عالي النَّبْرَة, صَوْت عَلِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:גָּבוֹהַּ, סוֹפְּרָן, ...
- Russian:высокий, сопрано, ...
- Ukrainian:високий, дискант, ...
- Hindi:तार, उच्च पिच, ...
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