tenor
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/ˈtenər/
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/ˈtenə(r)/
noun
R
A man's singing voice that is higher than most, but not the highest.
The tenor's voice soared above the other singers in the choir.
R
The part in a song for the higher male voice.
He sang the tenor part in the choir.
R
The main idea or general feeling of something.
The tenor of the conversation was friendly.
adjective
R
Related to the tenor voice or similar in range.
The tenor saxophone has a higher pitch than the baritone saxophone.
translation
A man's singing voice that is higher than most, but not the highest.; The part in a song for the higher male voice.; The main idea or general feeling of something.
Related to the tenor voice or similar in range.
Word Forms
Plural
tenors