https://www.musical-u.com/learn/hearing-tone-timbre-texture/
If you want to write great music it’s crucial that get really good at listening.
The terms tone, timbre, and texture, all refer to how music sounds, and are sometimes used interchangeably. However as we tease out distinct definitions for each term, we will begin to hear so much more in every piece of music we encounter.
Take the next step and apply the principles of active listening to each one of the “Three T’s” and new musical vistas will unfold before your very ears!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/hearing-tone-timbre-texture/