The meaning of Tenor

noun

A singing voice between baritone and alto or countertenor, the highest of the ordinary adult male range.

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The serenade for tenor, horn, and strings

noun

An instrument, especially a saxophone, trombone, tuba, or viol, of the second or third lowest pitch in its family.

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A tenor sax

noun

The general meaning, sense, or content of something.

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The general tenor of the debate

noun

The actual wording of a document.

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From the tenor of the letters, it is clear to the court that a parent dictated them.

noun

The time that must elapse before a bill of exchange or promissory note becomes due for payment.

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The central bank came into the market with term deposits for the 7, 14, 21 and 32 days tenors.

noun

A man’s singing voice in the highest range, or a person or musical instrument with this range

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Suddenly the tenor of the meeting changed, and people started insulting each other.

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The period of time before something becomes due for payment

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Buyers were chiefly interested in the one-month tenor., securities of similar tenor and quality