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Definition of treble noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

treble

noun
 
/ˈtrebl/
 
/ˈtrebl/
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  1. [uncountable] the high tones or part in music or a sound system
    • to turn up the treble on the stereo
    compare bass1
  2. [countable] a child’s high voice; a boy who sings with a treble voice compare sopranoTopics Musicc2
  3. [singular] a musical part written for a treble voice
  4. [singular] (British English) three successes in a row
    • The victory completed a treble for the horse's owner.
    5. Word Originnoun senses 1 to 3 late Middle English: from treble (in its numerical sense), because it was the highest part in a three-part contrapuntal musical composition.
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