Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tenor
noun
/ˈtɛnər/
Definition
The tenor is the general character or mood of something, especially in music or performance.
Examples
- He sang in a beautiful tenor voice.
- The tenor of the conversation shifted to a more serious topic.
- In the orchestra, the tenor saxophone adds a rich sound.
Meaning
In a broader sense, tenor can refer to the course or direction of something.
Synonyms
- theme
- drift
- mood
- note
