tenor

Meanings

• noun

  The voice range of a singing voice between contralto and baritone or between soprano and countertenor.

  - "The tenor's voice was powerful and clear."
  - "The opera featured a talented tenor as the lead."

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Pronunciation

1. /tɛnə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tenor
mellifluous , tenacious , penance , veneer

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Homophones

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1. tenor (Italian) : principal actor, male lead
   

2. tenor (British) : a person who rents or leases property
   

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Variants

List of all variants of tenor that leads to same result
tenor , tenors , tenour , tenours

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Etymology

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From Old French tenor, from Latin tenor, from tenere 'to hold, keep'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tenor' comes from the Latin word 'tenere', which means 'to hold' or 'to keep'.

2. Tenors are often the lead singers in operas and other vocal performances.

3. Tenors typically have a voice range between C4 and B4.

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Related Concepts

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1. Soprano: The highest female singing voice.

2. Baritone: The lowest male singing voice.

3. Countertenor: A male singing voice that is higher than the tenor voice.

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Culture

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In music, the tenor voice is the highest of the four main voice types and is often used for the lead role in operas and other vocal performances.

How to Memorize "tenor"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a singer standing on stage, holding a microphone and singing in a high, clear voice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tenor' with the sound of a clear, powerful singing voice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the mnemonic 'Tenors Tickle Tastebuds Terrifically' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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