"tenor" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /tɛnə(r)/ [UK] Audio: en-uk-tenor.ogg [UK], en-us-tenor.ogg [US] Forms: tenor [singular], tenors [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A tenor is the highest male vocal range, higher than bass or baritone.
    Sense id: simple-tenor-en-noun-OMHTLbZv
  2. A tenor is a musical instrument that is higher than a baritone, but lower than an alto.
    Sense id: simple-tenor-en-noun-2DPSnNnL
  3. A tenor is a singer who sings in the tenor range.
    Sense id: simple-tenor-en-noun-rnyqRdgR
     
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