Tone Quality (Timbre)
In acoustic theory, what exactly is ìtimbreî?
Timbre is that attribute that differentiates two tones of same loudness and same pitch.
The Fourier Spectrum (frequencies and intensities of overtones) is only one aspect of timbreÖÖ..
Other aspect of tone quality: rise and decay
An example of two tonal presentations which show importance of the tone envelope (attack and decay)
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