26984 words

tenor

5 definitions • 5 examples
1
a male singer with a high voice, or (especially in combinations) a musical instrument that has the same range of notes as the tenor singing voice:

Examples:

a tenor saxophone
2
the general meaning, character, or pattern of something:

Examples:

What was the general tenor of his speech?
3
a man’s singing voice in the highest range, or a person or musical instrument with this range
4
the character or usual pattern of something:

Examples:

Suddenly the tenor of the meeting changed, and people started insulting each other.
5
the period of time before something becomes due for payment:

Examples:

Buyers were chiefly interested in the one-month tenor.
securities of similar tenor and quality

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