- tenor ten·or
- ['tɛnə(r)]
1. adj(voice) tenorile, (part) del tenore, (instrument) tenore inv2. nMus , (frm: of speech, discussion) tenore m
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TÉNOR — La voix d’homme la plus élevée, autrefois appelée taille et haute contre. Suivant les caractères du ténor, on distingue ordinairement: le ténor léger, à l’expression souple (don Ferrando dans Cosi fan tutte de Mozart, Almaviva dans Le Barbier de… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Tenor — Ten or, n. [L., from tenere to hold; hence, properly, a holding on in a continued course: cf. F. teneur. See {Tenable}, and cf. {Tenor} a kind of voice.] 1. A state of holding on in a continuous course; manner of continuity; constant mode;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
tenor — [ten′ər] n. [OFr < L tenere, to hold: see TENANT] 1. general course or tendency [the even tenor of my life] 2. general meaning; drift; purport 3. in a metaphor, that term or concept that is described in a figurative way by the vehicle: see… … English World dictionary
tenor — The length of time until a loan is due. For example, a loan is taken out with a two year tenor. After one year passes, the tenor of the loan is one year. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary * * * tenor ten‧or [ˈtenə ǁ ər] noun [countable] BANKING the… … Financial and business terms
Tenor — Maturity of a loan. The New York Times Financial Glossary * * * tenor ten‧or [ˈtenə ǁ ər] noun [countable] BANKING the period of time before a bill of exchange or promissory note has to be paid, which is stated on the bill or note: • Local… … Financial and business terms
tenor — n. to sing tenor * * * [ tenə] to sing tenor … Combinatory dictionary
tenor — ten|or1 [ˈtenə US ər] n [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: Latin, uninterrupted course , from tenere to hold ] 1.) a male singing voice that can reach the range of notes below the lowest woman s voice, or a man with a voice like this 2.)… … Dictionary of contemporary English
ten|or — «TEHN uhr», noun, adjective. –n. 1. the general tendency; course: »The calm tenor of her life has never been disturbed by excitement or trouble. SYNONYM(S): direction. 2. the general meaning or drift: »I understand French well enough to get the… … Useful english dictionary
ten- — [ten] prefix combining form TENO : used before a vowel * * * To stretch. Derivatives include tendon, pretend, hypotenuse, tenement, tenor, entertain … Universalium
tenor — ten|or [ tenər ] noun 1. ) uncount the middle and higher range of musical notes written for men to sing: Eric sings tenor. a ) count a man who sings this range of musical notes b ) count a musical instrument that plays a middle range of musical… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
tenor — TENÓR, tenori, s.m. 1. Cea mai înaltă voce bărbătească; cântăreţ care are o astfel de voce. ♢ Tenor dramatic = voce de tenor cu un timbru asemănător baritonului; cântăreţ cu o astfel de voce. 2. Categorie de instrumente de suflat cu registrul cel … Dicționar Român
