tone quality

noun

1
2
: the character of musical tones with reference to their richness or perfection
3
: the character of the effect produced by a harmonic combination of musical tones

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“Tone quality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tone%20quality. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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