Tenors Meaning in English
word · lemma: tenor
ˈtɛnɝz
TEN-erz
tˈɛnəz
TEN-uhz
Definition
Tenors are male singers with the highest adult male singing voice in a choir or opera. The word can also refer to the plural of ‘tenor’ in music or discussions about them.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or musical contexts. 'Tenors' always refers to multiple singers or the group section. Don’t confuse with 'tenor' (singular) or 'tone'. In a choir, 'tenors' are often paired with 'basses,' 'altos,' and 'sopranos'.
Spanish: tenoresPortuguese (BR): tenoresPortuguese (PT): tenoresChinese (Simplified): 男高音Chinese (Traditional): 男高音Hindi: टेनोंर (गायक) - उच्च स्वर के गायकArabic: تينور (مغنٍ)Bengali: টেনররাRussian: тенорыJapanese: テノールたちVietnamese: các tenorKorean: 테너들Turkish: tenorlarUrdu: ٹینرزIndonesian: para tenor
Example Sentences
The tenors sang beautifully at the concert.
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There are four tenors in our choir.
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The tenors practiced their parts after school.
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The tenors really bring energy to this song.
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Did you hear how strong the tenors sounded last night?
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All the tenors met for a quick warm-up before the show.
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