der Klangcharakter
Translation
timbre, tonal character, sound character
Examples
Jedes Instrument hat einen eigenen Klangcharakter.
Every instrument has its own tonal character.
Der Klangcharakter dieser Lautsprecher ist sehr warm.
The sound character of these speakers is very warm.
Grammar Patterns
the tonal character of sth. The tonal character of the violin is brilliant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Timbre, Klangfarbe, Tonfarbe
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Klang' (sound) and 'Charakter' (character). It literally means 'sound character'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: Klang (sound, like 'clang') + Charakter (character). It's the 'character' of a sound.