timbre

/ˈtæmbɹə/noun
Middle School
1

The quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume.

2

The pitch of a sound as heard by the ear, described relative to its absolute pitch.

3

The crest on a (helmet atop a) coat of arms.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing