hangszínválaszték
Hangszínválaszték refers to the range of timbres or sound qualities that a musical instrument, voice, or sound system can produce. It encompasses the unique characteristics of a sound that allow us to distinguish between different sources, even when they are playing the same note at the same loudness. This perceived quality is determined by a complex interplay of factors including the fundamental frequency, the presence and relative intensity of overtones (harmonics and inharmonics), and the way the sound evolves over time, known as the attack, sustain, and decay.
For a musical instrument, the hangszínválaszték is shaped by its physical construction, the materials used, and