Tenor
noun
The general idea or message of something.
The tenor of her speech was one of optimism and determination.
Often appears as...
- tenor of conversation
- tenor of argument
noun
A male singer with a high voice.
He is a tenor in an opera.
Often appears as...
- opera tenor
- dramatic tenor
noun
The highest of the four ordinary adult male singing voices.
His voice ranges from baritone to tenor.
Often appears as...
- lyric tenor
- dramatic tenor
noun
The length of time before a financial obligation must be paid.
The tenor of the loan is five years.
Often appears as...
- short tenor
- long tenor
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The general idea or message of something.
The tenor of her speech was one of optimism and determination.
Often appears as...
- tenor of conversation
- tenor of argument
noun
A male singer with a high voice.
He is a tenor in an opera.
Often appears as...
- opera tenor
- dramatic tenor
noun
The highest of the four ordinary adult male singing voices.
His voice ranges from baritone to tenor.
Often appears as...
- lyric tenor
- dramatic tenor
noun
The length of time before a financial obligation must be paid.
The tenor of the loan is five years.
Often appears as...
- short tenor
- long tenor
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Underlying Message
Use 'tenor' to describe the underlying message or feel of a discussion, speech, or document.
Despite our disagreements, the tenor of the negotiations was positive.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Words
'Tenor' captures more than words; it includes the delivery and emotions in communication.
The tenor of his apology felt sincere.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Atmosphere
Use 'tenor' to subtly describe the general atmosphere or mood of a place or event.
The tenor of the party changed when the music got louder.
Pro Tip 1/3Underlying Message
Use 'tenor' to describe the underlying message or feel of a discussion, speech, or document.
Despite our disagreements, the tenor of the negotiations was positive.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Words
'Tenor' captures more than words; it includes the delivery and emotions in communication.
The tenor of his apology felt sincere.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Atmosphere
Use 'tenor' to subtly describe the general atmosphere or mood of a place or event.
The tenor of the party changed when the music got louder.
Pro Tip 1/3Underlying Message
Use 'tenor' to describe the underlying message or feel of a discussion, speech, or document.
Despite our disagreements, the tenor of the negotiations was positive.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Words
'Tenor' captures more than words; it includes the delivery and emotions in communication.
The tenor of his apology felt sincere.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Atmosphere
Use 'tenor' to subtly describe the general atmosphere or mood of a place or event.
The tenor of the party changed when the music got louder.
Never forget "Tenor"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
John Maeda: How art,...
text analysis. What is the tenor of your communications? So these kind of systems, I believe, are important. They're targeted social media systems around leaders. And I believe that this kind of perspective will only begin to grow as more leaders enter the space of art and design,
Video examples
Pulling back the curtain...
but sometimes it can pay off I'm sure every case is different as i said but other patterns on how governments run into trouble yes i mean basically a debt you can manage your debt if it is a long tenor if it has a low interest rate if
Video examples
John Maeda: How art,...
text analysis. What is the tenor of your communications? So these kind of systems, I believe, are important. They're targeted social media systems around leaders. And I believe that this kind of perspective will only begin to grow as more leaders enter the space of art and design,
Video examples
Pulling back the curtain...
but sometimes it can pay off I'm sure every case is different as i said but other patterns on how governments run into trouble yes i mean basically a debt you can manage your debt if it is a long tenor if it has a low interest rate if
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Josh Young
American Actor
I will sing whatever I'm given to sing. Growing up, I would sing anything that I was given. If the choir needed a first tenor, I would sing first tenor. If they needed a bass, I would sing bass. Throughout my life, I just figured out ways to hit notes I needed to hit.
Quote examples
Dominic Chianese
American Actor
They would wake me up when I was sleeping, and say sing a song for our friends. I had a sweet voice, I had a nice little tenor voice. God knows what I sang, but my whole family would admire me.
Quote examples
Robert Louis Stevenson
Scottish Writer
Fiction is to the grown man what play is to the child; it is there that he changes the atmosphere and tenor of his life.
Quote examples
Marcello Giordani
Italian Musician
God smiled on me in every sense. I was born a tenor, and you know what that means. Tenors are a rare commodity.
Quote examples
Bobby Short
American Musician
Even in today's opera world, the position of the black tenor is problematic.
Quote examples
Placido Domingo
Spanish Musician
This season, over eight productions, I am presenting four young tenors.
Quote examples
Alec Guinness
English Actor
A superb tenor voice, like a silver trumpet muffled in silk.
Quote examples
Robert Plant
British Musician
I wanted my voice to be a tenor sax, really.
Quote examples
Andy Serkis
English Actor
I play saxophone, I play tenor sax.
Quote examples
Luciano Pavarotti
Italian Musician
I am a tenor buff. I hear myself.
Quote examples
Josh Young
American Actor
I will sing whatever I'm given to sing. Growing up, I would sing anything that I was given. If the choir needed a first tenor, I would sing first tenor. If they needed a bass, I would sing bass. Throughout my life, I just figured out ways to hit notes I needed to hit.
Quote examples
Dominic Chianese
American Actor
They would wake me up when I was sleeping, and say sing a song for our friends. I had a sweet voice, I had a nice little tenor voice. God knows what I sang, but my whole family would admire me.
Quote examples
Robert Louis Stevenson
Scottish Writer
Fiction is to the grown man what play is to the child; it is there that he changes the atmosphere and tenor of his life.
Quote examples
Marcello Giordani
Italian Musician
God smiled on me in every sense. I was born a tenor, and you know what that means. Tenors are a rare commodity.
Quote examples
Bobby Short
American Musician
Even in today's opera world, the position of the black tenor is problematic.
Quote examples
Placido Domingo
Spanish Musician
This season, over eight productions, I am presenting four young tenors.
Quote examples
Alec Guinness
English Actor
A superb tenor voice, like a silver trumpet muffled in silk.
Quote examples
Robert Plant
British Musician
I wanted my voice to be a tenor sax, really.
Quote examples
Andy Serkis
English Actor
I play saxophone, I play tenor sax.
Quote examples
Luciano Pavarotti
Italian Musician
I am a tenor buff. I hear myself.
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension