The lowest female voice or voice part, falling between tenor and mezzo-soprano. The terms contralto and alto refer to a similar musical pitch, but among singers, the term contralto is reserved for female singers; the equivalent male form is counter-tenor. Originally the contratenor altus was a high countermelody sung against the tenor or main melody.
A person, instrument, or group that performs in the tenor (higher than bass and lower than alto) range.
Tone, as of a conversation.
Stamp; character; nature.
An exact copy of a writing, set forth in the words and figures of it. It differs from purport, which is only the substance or general import of the instrument.
A tenor saxophone.
The subject in a metaphor to which attributes are ascribed.
A musical range or section higher than bass and lower than alto.
The lowest tuned in a ring of bells.
Time to maturity of a bond.
That course of thought which holds on through a discourse; the general drift or course of thought; purport; intent; meaning; understanding.
Of or pertaining to the tenor part or range.