Question for Jeremey

[Rockindeano]

Bend over and I'll show you anal retention!

[Jeremey]

Thanks for explaining that Jeremey. I love the tone of Perry's voice on ROR, definately my favorite vocals of his. So when talking about voice, is tone and/or timbre the same thing? Not sure which to use when describing a certain voice sound?

I think the best way of looking at the difference is that the "tone" of a singing voice can be changed to suit the material. A darker tone, a brighter tone, etc...It depends on the mood or feeling a singer wants to get across. The "timbre" of a voice, or instrument, is unique to that instrument. A fluglehorn's timbre will always be different from that of a piccolo...Or the timbre of Justin Timberlake's voice is similar to Michael Jacksons, but very different from Seal. Steve Perry and Benny Mardones share a similar timbre for example. Hope that helps, and I hope I'm not wrong!

[Rip Rokken]

I think the best way of looking at the difference is that the "tone" of a singing voice can be changed to suit the material. A darker tone, a brighter tone, etc...It depends on the mood or feeling a singer wants to get across. The "timbre" of a voice, or instrument, is unique to that instrument. A fluglehorn's timbre will always be different from that of a piccolo...Or the timbre of Justin Timberlake's voice is similar to Michael Jacksons, but very different from Seal. Steve Perry and Benny Mardones share a similar timbre for example. Hope that helps, and I hope I'm not wrong!

Man, I didn't even know the difference, and apparently I've used the word "tone" quite often in reference to "timbre". Thanks!

[Deb]

Thanks for explaining that Jeremey. I love the tone of Perry's voice on ROR, definately my favorite vocals of his. So when talking about voice, is tone and/or timbre the same thing? Not sure which to use when describing a certain voice sound?

I think the best way of looking at the difference is that the "tone" of a singing voice can be changed to suit the material. A darker tone, a brighter tone, etc...It depends on the mood or feeling a singer wants to get across. The "timbre" of a voice, or instrument, is unique to that instrument. A fluglehorn's timbre will always be different from that of a piccolo...Or the timbre of Justin Timberlake's voice is similar to Michael Jacksons, but very different from Seal. Steve Perry and Benny Mardones share a similar timbre for example. Hope that helps, and I hope I'm not wrong!

Yes thanks Jeremey, that definAtely helps. So when Perry passionately emotes a song (a la Still They Ride) that is done more with "tone" then? And "timbre" has more to do with the actual vocal characteristics? Like when speaking of Perry's more husky, earthy voice from FTLSM that would be timbre then?

That explains a lot actually. I take from your explanation that timbre is more the actual voice sound and tone has more to do with how it is brought across. For instance I can say I love the tone and timbre of Eric Martin's voice. But for Jeff Keith (Tesla) I really like his timbre but doesn't overly wow me with the tone?

Just can't read or learn enough about the voice, I find it fascinating.....my favorite instrument by far. Couldn't hold a tune to save my life, but sure do appreciate listening to those that can.

[Arnelian]

all acoustic guitars have the same TONE as compared to mandolines. however, each individual guitar posseses a distinct TIMBRE from the others.