Many composers sought new timbres within the framework of traditional instruments.

Timbre composition is the art of creating new timbres.

Thus he always looks for new timbres and originality in both his playing and his compositions.

These new timbres offered Ellis a wellspring of creative possibilities.

Paul couldn't read the expression in the sunken, still-handsome face, but there was a new timbre in the voice, something shifting far under the words.

Lauren wondered if there was a new timbre in Baumann's voice.

However, Glazunov was enthralled by the sound of the saxophone: a new timbre in the musical world.

His teasing, restless, intelligent voice took on a new timbre of kindness.

However, the use of mutes did not become widespread in classical music until the 19th century when romantic composers sought new timbres from the orchestra.

They responded to the new timbre of his voice, straightening in their chairs and nodding.