tenor
Translation
tenor, gist, mood
Examples
He is a famous opera tenor.
He is a famous opera tenor.
The tenor of the meeting was optimistic.
The tenor of the meeting was optimistic.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) tenor a male singer with a high voice He is a famous opera tenor.
the tenor of ((sth.)) the general character or meaning of sth. The tenor of the meeting was optimistic.
Similar Words
Voice: baritone, bass; Meaning: gist, mood, tone
Etymology
From Latin 'tenere' (to hold), as the tenor voice 'held' the melody in early music.
Memory Tips
A 'tenor' singer can set the 'tenor' (mood) of the opera.