tenor
/ˈtɛnɝ/
the highest natural adult male voice
tenor in a sentence
“The tenor's voice thrilled the audience.”
Origin of tenor
Latin tenere to hold (the melody)
Related Words
baritone
a male voice between bass and tenor
coloratura
elaborate ornamentation of a vocal melody
bel canto
a style emphasizing beauty of tone and technique
libretto
the text of an opera or musical
prima donna
the leading female singer; a temperamental person
leitmotif
a recurring musical phrase associated with a character or idea