tenor

An adjective describing the general meaning, sense, or course of something, such as a statement or argument.

ruПрилагательное, описывающее общий смысл, значение или направление чего-либо, например, высказывания или аргумента.esAdjetivo que describe el sentido general, el significado o la dirección de algo, como un discurso o un argumento.frAdjectif décrivant le sens général, la signification ou la direction de quelque chose, par exemple d'un propos ou d'un argument.deAdjektiv, das die allgemeine Bedeutung, den Grundgedanken oder die Stoßrichtung einer Aussage, eines Arguments oder eines Dokuments beschreibt.ptAdjetivo que descreve o sentido geral, o significado ou a direção de algo, como um discurso ou argumento.zh形容词，指某事物（如言论、论点或文章）的总体意思、主旨或大方向。arصفة تصف المعنى العام أو المضمون أو الاتجاه العام لشيء ما، كخطاب أو حجة أو نص أو مسار فكري.

1. Musical voice range B2 formal

   Relating to the highest natural adult male singing voice, or an instrument with a similar range.

   • He has a beautiful tenor voice that fills the concert hall.
   • The tenor saxophone is a key instrument in jazz music.
   • She prefers the tenor part in the choir.

   ruТеноровыйesRegistro vocal de tenorfrténor (voix)deTenor-ptTenorzh男高音arطبقة التينور

2. Instrument range B2 formal

   Describing a musical instrument that has a range between alto and baritone or bass.

   • The tenor recorder is larger and deeper than the alto.
   • He plays the tenor trombone in the orchestra.
   • The tenor drum is used in marching bands.

   ruТеноровыйesRegistro vocal o instrumentalfrtessiture ténordeTenor-ptTenorzh次中音arطبقة التينور

• more tenor comparative form
• most tenor superlative form

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to the highest adult male singing voice, a singer with that voice, the general meaning or substance of an utterance, or a settled course of life.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: может обозначать самый высокий взрослый мужской певческий голос, певца с таким голосом, общий смысл или суть высказывания, а также установленный образ жизни.esSustantivo con varios significados: puede designar la voz masculina adulta más aguda, a un cantante con esa voz, el sentido general o la esencia de un discurso o texto, y también un estilo o curso de vida establecido.frNom avec plusieurs sens : peut désigner la voix masculine adulte la plus aiguë, un chanteur ayant cette voix, le sens général ou l'essence d'un discours, ainsi qu'un mode de vie établi.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: Es bezeichnet die höchste männliche Erwachsenenstimme, einen Sänger mit dieser Stimme, den allgemeinen Sinn oder Kern einer Aussage sowie eine grundlegende Haltung oder Lebensweise.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: pode designar o timbre mais agudo das vozes masculinas adultas, o cantor que tem essa voz, o sentido geral ou a essência de um enunciado, e também um modo de vida ou uma orientação geral.zh多义词：可指最高的成年男声歌唱声部、这种声部的歌手、话语的总体意思或主旨，以及既定的生活方式。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: قد يدل على أعلى صوت غنائي ذكوري بالغ، أو مغنٍّ بهذا الصوت، أو المعنى العام أو جوهر الكلام، وكذلك نمط الحياة المعتاد.

1. Male singing voice B2 formal art

   The highest adult male singing voice, positioned above the baritone.

   • The tenor sang the aria with great emotion.
   • He has a powerful tenor voice that fills the concert hall.
   • The choir is looking for a new tenor to join their group.

   ruТенорesVoz de tenorfrVoix de ténordeTenorptTenorzh男高音arتِنور

2. Vocal range B2 formal art

   The specific pitch range associated with the highest male voice type.

   • The piece is written for a tenor range.
   • He struggled to hit the high notes in the tenor register.
   • The composer tailored the melody for a tenor's vocal range.

   ruТенорesTenor (registro vocal)frtessiture vocale masculine aiguëdeTenorptTenorzh男高音arتِينُور

3. Singer with a tenor voice B2 formal art

   An adult male singer who possesses a tenor voice.

   • The famous tenor performed to a sold-out audience.
   • She accompanied the tenor on the piano.
   • The opera features a renowned tenor in the lead role.

   ruТенорesTenor (cantante)frténordeTenorptTenorzh男高音arمغنٍّ تينور

4. General course or trend C1 formal

   The settled or prevailing direction or habitual pattern of a person's life or actions.

   • The even tenor of his life was disrupted by the news.
   • She maintained a calm tenor despite the chaos around her.
   • The tenor of the conversation shifted to more serious topics.

   ruОбщее направление или тенденцияesCurso o tendencia generalfrCours général, tendancedeAllgemeine Richtung oder TendenzptCurso ou tendência geralzh总趋势或一般方向arالمجرى العام أو الاتجاه

   Synonymes: bentcoursecurrentdirectiondriftinclinationtendencytrend

5. General meaning or gist C1 formal

   The general meaning, drift, or substance of a spoken or written statement.

   • The tenor of his speech was optimistic about the future.
   • I understood the tenor of her argument, even if I missed some details.
   • The document's tenor suggests a change in company policy.

   ruОсновной смыслesSentido general o contenidofrsens général, teneurdeGrundtenorptSentido geralzh主旨arالمعنى العام

   Synonymes: driftessencegistimportmeaningpurportsensesubstancethrust

• tenors plural form
• tenors' possessive plural form
• tenor's possessive singular form