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- DictionaryTen·or/ˈtenər/
noun
- 1. a singing voice between baritone and alto or countertenor, the highest of the ordinary adult male range.
1. the course of thought or meaning that runs through something written or spoken; purport; drift. 2. continuous course, progress, or movement: nothing to disturb the even tenor of our lives. 3. a. the adult male voice intermediate between the bass and the alto or countertenor.
noun. an adult male with a tenor voice. see more. adjective. (of a musical instrument) intermediate between alto and baritone or bass. “a tenor sax” synonyms: high, high-pitched. used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency. adjective. of or close in range to the highest natural adult male voice. “ tenor voice” synonyms: high, high-pitched
Apr 25, 2024 · 1. general course or tendency. the even tenor of my life. 2. general meaning; drift; purport. 3. in a metaphor, that term or concept that is described in a figurative way by the vehicle. see also vehicle (sense 3) 4. Obsolete. general character or nature. 5. the exact wording or an exact copy of a legal document. 6. a.
Check pronunciation: tenor. Definition of tenor noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
TENOR definition: a male singer with a high voice. Learn more.
From Longman Business Dictionary ten‧or /ˈtenə-ər/ noun [ countable] the period of time before a BILL OF EXCHANGE or PROMISSORY NOTE has to be paid, which is stated on the bill or note Local Government Promissory Notes normally have a tenor of 91 days or less. Origin tenor (1200-1300) Old French Latin, “uninterrupted course”, from tenere “to hold”
[singular] : the general or basic quality or meaning of something. I was surprised by the angry tenor [= tone] of her letter. The tenor of his remarks is clear. 2 tenor / ˈ tɛnɚ/ adjective. Britannica Dictionary definition of TENOR. used before a noun. : having a range that is lower than an alto and higher than a baritone.