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ten·or
 tenor
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a man's singing voice with the highest natural range, or a singer with such a voice.
Two men in our group sing tenor.My father is a tenor who sings at weddings.- similar words:
- singer, voice
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| definition 2: |
an instrument, such as a saxophone, with this kind of range.
He plays the tenor in the saxophone quartet. |
| related words: |
flavor, tone, trend |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
having the range of a tenor voice or part.
You sing the tenor part, and I'll sing bass. |
| derivation: |
tenorless (adj.) |
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