word
Tenor
TEH-nur
/ˈtɛnɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
tenor
Dictionary meaning
(of a musical instrument) intermediate between alto and baritone or bass.
Examples
- A tenor sax.
- Although I disagreed with them, I could follow the tenor of their argument.
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