tenor

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /tɛnə(ɹ)/ SAMPA: /tEn@(r)/
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Homophones

• tenner

Noun

Singular tenor

Plural tenors

1. A tenor is the highest male vocal range, higher than bass or baritone.
2. A tenor is a musical instrument that is higher than a baritone, but lower than an alto.

   Tenor instruments include include the tenor saxophone and tenor horn.

3. (countable) A tenor is a singer who sings in the tenor range.

   Enrico Caruso was a famous tenor.

See also

• alto
• baritone
• bass
• soprano