Synonyms for tenor

Synonyms for (noun) tenor

Synonyms: tenor

Definition: the pitch range of the highest male voice

Similar words: pitch

Definition: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration


Synonyms: strain, tenor

Definition: the general meaning or substance of an utterance

Usage: although I disagreed with him I could follow the tenor of his argument

Similar words: meaning, substance

Definition: the idea that is intended

Usage: What is the meaning of this proverb?


Synonyms: tenor

Definition: a settled or prevailing or habitual course of a person's life

Usage: nothing disturbed the even tenor of her ways

Similar words: direction

Definition: a general course along which something has a tendency to develop

Usage: I couldn't follow the direction of his thoughts; his ideals determined the direction of his career; they proposed a new direction for the firm


Synonyms: tenor, tenor voice

Definition: the adult male singing voice above baritone

Similar words: singing voice

Definition: the musical quality of the voice while singing


Synonyms: tenor

Definition: an adult male with a tenor voice

Similar words: singer, vocaliser, vocalist, vocalizer

Definition: a person who sings


Synonyms for (adj) tenor

Synonyms: tenor

Definition: of or close in range to the highest natural adult male voice

Usage: tenor voice

Similar words: high, high-pitched

Definition: used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency


Synonyms: tenor

Definition: (of a musical instrument) intermediate between alto and baritone or bass

Usage: a tenor sax

Similar words: high, high-pitched

Definition: used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency


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