Translation guide
The English word 'treble' can mean three times as much, a high-pitched sound or voice, or the highest part in music. This guide helps you choose the right Japanese expression for each meaning.
Expressing that an amount or number is three times another
Use this pattern to say 'three times N'. Replace N with the thing being multiplied.
Describing a sound that is high in frequency, like a treble voice or treble setting on audio equipment
Referring to the treble clef or the highest vocal/instrumental part
This year's sales are treble last year's.
Means 'to become three times' or 'to treble'. Used for increases.
The population trebled.
Means 'to make something three times' or 'to treble something'. Transitive.
We trebled the production volume.
General term for high-pitched sound or treble. Used in music and audio contexts.
This speaker has clear treble.
Literally 'high voice'. Natural way to describe a treble voice or high-pitched voice.
She sings in a treble voice.
Loanword from English, often used on audio equipment for the treble control.
Please turn up the treble.
He sings treble.
Means 'high-pitched part' or 'treble part' in a musical score.
The treble part of this piece is difficult.
Specifically the treble clef symbol. Technical music term.
Please draw a treble clef.