1
as in shrill
having a high musical pitch or range
the treble shrieks of children at play
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2
as in triple
having three units or parts
a treble painting, with each panel telling a different part of the Nativity story
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Recent Examples of treble
Bass and treble tone controls are a new feature that’s been added to the 9000Q’s menu system.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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
The sound captured is analyzed and then adjustments are made to the amp’s EQ to make sure the bass and treble levels are tweaked to match the acoustics of the room.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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
The sound captured is analyzed and then adjustments are made to the amp’s EQ to make sure the bass and treble levels are tweaked to match the acoustics of the room.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Treble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treble. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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