word
Italian
tessitura
tes-ih-TYOOR-uh
ˌtɛsɪˈtjʊərəListen
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Syllable breakdown
tessitura
Sounds like
Say 'tes-ih-TYOOR-uh'.
Dictionary meaning
The natural range of a voice or instrument; the general pitch level around which a piece revolves.
History and origin
Italian — 'tessere' (to weave).
Examples
- The role of Heldentenor requires extraordinary stamina because the tessitura lies so high.
Common mispronunciations
TES-ih-tyoor-uhtes-ih-TOOR-uh
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