Well, timbre is related with the envelope of the acoustic wave. The form of the wave will be received by your ear and then translated to electrical impulses to your brain. I think, that we are adapted to consider "continuous and smooth waveforms" as "nice", so timbre will be one of the first characteristics that your brain will analyze.
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It is The art of producing decorative handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush, it was used on many occasions to write important letters and sayings.