tenor

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /tɛnə(r)/ SAMPA: /tEn@(r)/

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• Homophone: 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.

   Bob McGrath and Red Grammer are famous tenors.

See also

• alto
• baritone
• bass
• soprano