tenornoun
uk/ˈten.ər/us/ˈten.ɚ/tenor noun (MUSIC)
[ C ] a male singer with a high voice, or (especially in combinations) a musical instrument that has the same range of notes as the tenor singing voice:
a tenor saxophone
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Singing
- a cappella
- accompaniment
- accompany
- alto
- anthem
- barbershop
- dirge
- ditty
- diva
- duet
- elegy
- intonation
- jingle
- refrain
- sang
- septet
- serenade
- sextet
- shanty
- treble
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tenor noun (CHARACTER)
[ U ] formal the general meaning, character, or pattern of something:
What was the general tenor of his speech?
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Conditions and characteristics
- -ance
- -ancy
- ability
- ambience
- attribute
- character
- complexion
- condition
- detail
- feature
- hallmark
- karma
- lineament
- local colour
- middle name
- mien
- nature
- resonate
- savour
- smack
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