Understanding Timbre

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What is timbre? Discuss with neighbour. 15 seconds!

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Timbre is the way an instrument’s tone, colour, or quality of sound can be described.

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Why is timbre important? Point 1

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Timbre allows us to identify different instruments.

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Why is timbre important? Point 2

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Timbre gives us descriptive language.

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Why is timbre important? Point 3

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Timbre assists in communicating meaning.

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True or false: Melodic shape is a part of Timbre.

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False.

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True or false: There are a lot of words you can use to describe timbre.

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True.

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Pretty, ugly, and in time are words to describe timbre.

Yes or no?

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No

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Brassy, bright, dull, and breathy are words to describe timbre.

Yes or no?

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Yes

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Trumpet, woodwind, and strings are words to describe timbre.

Yes or no?

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No

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Can your table remember why timbre is important Point 1?

Discuss 15 seconds!

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Point 1: Timbre allows us to identify different instruments