Treble

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Treble, a doublet of "triple" or "threefold" (from Latin triplus, "triple"; cf. "double" from duplus), is used in several contexts:

Music:

As a term applied in music to the high or acute part of the musical system; see clef.

A treble-cut filter attenuates high frequencies while passing low frequencies.
Treble response, the high frequency portion of an audio system's frequency response.

The highest singing voice (properly applicable to a boy) or part in musical composition. See Boy soprano
Treble Charger, a Canadian rock group.
Treble in Trouble, a record by the band Ted Leo and the Pharmacists.
Treble (girl group), a 3 piece girl group from the Netherlands.
Treble is the name given in Change ringing to the bell with the highest pitch.

Other:

Treble is also the name of a character in the Mega Man video game series; see Bass (Mega Man).
A treble-bar, a type of moth.
Treble Cone, a mountain and ski resort in New Zealand.
Treble jig, an Irish dance.
Treble damages, a legal term indicating triple damages as a penalty.
Treble in sport describes the achievement of winning three trophies in one season (e.g. The Treble in football).
Treble, type of bet covering three selections.
The Treble is the smallest and lightest bell used when ringing church bells.