De klankkleur
Example: De klankkleur van het orkest veranderde tijdens het stuk.
Definition
"De klankkleur" refers to the unique tone quality or timbre of a sound, especially in music, which distinguishes one instrument or voice from another. It describes how the character of the sound changes, as in the sentence: The timbre of the orchestra changed during the piece.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de klankkleur" combines "klank," meaning sound or tone, and "kleur," meaning color. The term literally translates to 'sound color,' reflecting how different sounds can be perceived as having different colors or shades, much like visual colors. This metaphorical use highlights the rich variety in musical tones.
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"De klankkleur" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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