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    Tenor (en. Tenor)

    /ˈten.ɔʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A male voice whose range is lower than that of the countertenor and higher than that of the baritone.
    The tenor performed the aria with great emotion.
    El tenor interpretó la aria con gran emoción.
    The main meaning or subject in a speech or text.
    The tenor of his speech was pacifist.
    El tenor de su discurso fue pacifista.
    In law, the content or form of a document.
    The tenor of the contract must be clear to both parties.
    El tenor del contrato debe ser claro para ambas partes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tenor', which means 'to hold' or 'to follow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    standard of living
    Lifestyle or standard of living that a person maintains.
    tenor de vida
    tone of his speech
    The main meaning or direction of his words.
    tenor de su discurso

    Related Words

    countertenor
    A male voice higher than the tenor.
    contratenor
    baritone
    A male voice with a range between the tenor and the bass.
    barítono
    soprano
    A female voice higher in a choir.
    soprano

    Slang Meanings

    Style or tone in modern music.
    The new album has a more electronic tenor.
    El nuevo disco tiene un tenor más electrónico.
    Attitude or character of a group.
    The tenor of the team is very competitive.
    El tenor del equipo es muy competitivo.