Investigating timbral attribute perception using Best-Worst Scaling
There are several key attributes designated by sound experts to characterize timbre. Their use is common but varies greatly depending on the professional field.
Uncovering the Meaning of Four Semantic Attributes of Sound
Bright (brillant), round (rond), warm (chaud) and rough (rugueux) are four terms vastly used in French language for sound description in sound creation processes such as music performance, orchestration, sound engineering or sound design, yet they lack formal, standardized definitions.