n. [ “ It has been said to be a corruption of triplum [ Lat. ], a third part, superadded to the altus and bassus (high and low).” Grove. ] (Mus.) The highest of the four principal parts in music; the part usually sung by boys or women; soprano. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ This is sometimes called the first treble, to distinguish it from the second treble, or alto, which is sung by lower female voices. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ OE. treble threefold, OF. treble, treible, L. triplus. See Triple. ] 1. Threefold; triple. [ 1913 Webster ]
A lofty tower, and strong on every side With treble walls. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Mus.) (a) Acute; sharp; as, a treble sound. Bacon. (b) Playing or singing the highest part or most acute sounds; playing or singing the treble; as, a treble violin or voice. [ 1913 Webster ]
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