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
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