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tenor


Definition: Meaning of, tenor in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈtɛnə /

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  1. [countable] a male singing voice that can reach the range of notes below the lowest woman's voice, or a man with a voice like this
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  2. [singular, uncountable] the part of a musical work that is written for a tenor voice [↪  alto, baritone, bass, soprano]
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  3. the tenor of something formal the general way in which an event or process takes place [=  tone]
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  4. the tenor of something formal the general meaning of something written or spoken, or the general attitude expressed in it [=  tone]
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  1. a tenor voice or instrument has a range of notes that is lower than an ALTO voice or instrument
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tenor used in phrases

  • tenor clef (noun)
    1. a clef that puts middle C on the fourth line of the staff; used for writing music for bassoons, cellos or tenor horns
  • tenor drum (noun)
    1. any of various drums with small heads
  • tenor saxophonist (noun)
    1. a musician who plays the tenor saxophone
  • tenor voice (noun)
    1. the adult male singing voice above baritone
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Pronunciation: ˈdʒəʊzɪf ˈhɛlə
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