TIMBRE - The quality of a sound that distinguishes it from other sounds of the same pitch and volume. Unique Arab instruments cause unique timbres that are associated with Arab music.

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Arab timbre is quality of sound
Arab timbre distinguishes sound by pitches
Arab timbre distinguishes sound by volume
Arab timbre is derived from harmonic series
Arab timbre is element of Arab music