Definitions for treble
ˈtrɛb əltre·ble

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. soprano, treble(adj)

   the pitch range of the highest female voice

2. soprano, treble(adj)

   having or denoting a high range

   "soprano voice"; "soprano sax"; "the boy still had a fine treble voice"; "the treble clef"

3. treble, threefold, three-fold, triple(adj)

   three times as great or many

   "a claim for treble (or triple) damages"; "a threefold increase"

4. ternary, treble, triple, triplex(adj)

   having three units or components or elements

   "a ternary operation"; "a treble row of red beads"; "overcrowding made triple sessions necessary"; "triple time has three beats per measure"; "triplex windows"

5. double, dual, twofold, two-fold, treble, threefold, three-fold(verb)

   having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities

   "a double (or dual) role for an actor"; "the office of a clergyman is twofold; public preaching and private influence"- R.W.Emerson; "every episode has its double and treble meaning"-Frederick Harrison

6. treble(verb)

   sing treble

7. triple, treble(verb)

   increase threefold

   "Triple your income!"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. treble(Noun)

   The highest singing voice (especially as for a boy) or part in musical composition.

   Etymology: From treble, from triplus.

2. treble(Noun)

   A person or instrument having a treble voice or pitch; a boy soprano.

   Etymology: From treble, from triplus.

3. treble(Noun)

   Any high-pitched or shrill voice or sound.

   Etymology: From treble, from triplus.

4. treble(Noun)

   A threefold quantity or number; something having three parts or having been tripled.

   Etymology: From treble, from triplus.

5. treble(Noun)

   Any of the narrow areas enclosed by the two central circles on a dartboard, worth three times the usual value of the segment.

   Etymology: From treble, from triplus.

6. treble(Noun)

   Three victories, awards etc.

   Etymology: From treble, from triplus.

7. treble(Verb)

   To multiply by three; to make into three parts, layers, or thrice the amount.

   Etymology: From treble, from triplus.

8. treble(Verb)

   To make a shrill or high-pitched noise.

   Etymology: From treble, from triplus.

9. treble(Verb)

   To become multiplied by three or increased threefold.

   Etymology: From treble, from triplus.

10. treble(Adjective)

    Threefold, triple.

    Etymology: From treble, from triplus.

11. treble(Adjective)

    Pertaining to the highest singing voice or part in harmonized music; soprano.

    Etymology: From treble, from triplus.

12. treble(Adjective)

    High in pitch; shrill.

    Etymology: From treble, from triplus.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Treble(adj)

   threefold; triple

2. Treble(adj)

   acute; sharp; as, a treble sound

3. Treble(adj)

   playing or singing the highest part or most acute sounds; playing or singing the treble; as, a treble violin or voice

4. Treble(adverb)

   trebly; triply

5. Treble(noun)

   the highest of the four principal parts in music; the part usually sung by boys or women; soprano

6. Treble(verb)

   to make thrice as much; to make threefold

7. Treble(verb)

   to utter in a treble key; to whine

8. Treble(verb)

   to become threefold

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Treble

   Treble was a girl group from the Netherlands.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Treble

   treb′l, adj. triple: threefold: (mus.) denoting the treble, that plays or sings the treble.—n. the highest of the four principal parts in the musical scale.—v.t. to make three times as much.—v.i. to become threefold:—pa.p. treb′led (-ld).—adj. Treb′le-dā′ted, living three times as long as man.—n. Treb′leness.—p.adj. Treb′le-sin′ewed (Shak.), having threefold sinews, very strong.—adv. Treb′ly. [O. Fr.,—L. triplus.]

Anagrams for treble »

1. belter

2. Elbert

How to pronounce treble?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of treble in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of treble in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of treble in a Sentence

1. Robert Herrick:

   Give me a kiss, and to that kiss a score Then to that twenty, add a hundred more A thousand to that hundred so kiss on, To make that thousand up a million. Treble that million, and when that is done, Let's kiss afresh, as when we first begun.

2. Francois Pervis:

   At the beginning I was only thinking about retaining one title but now I'm on the right path, i've done the treble once, why not twice. I'm determined to win the sprint.

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