noun🔗ShareTenor, GesangsstimmeA musical range or section higher than bass and lower than alto."In the choir, David sings in the tenor section, which is higher than the basses but lower than the altos. "Im Chor singt David im Tenor, der höher ist als die Bässe, aber tiefer als die Altstimmen.musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTenor, SängerA person, instrument or group that performs in the tenor (higher than bass and lower than alto) range."The tenor in the school choir sang a beautiful solo. "Der Tenor im Schulchor sang ein wunderschönes Solo.musicpersonsoundrangeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTenorA musical part or section that holds or performs the main melody, as opposed to the contratenor bassus and contratenor altus, who perform countermelodies."The music teacher explained that the tenor part in the school choir was the main melody, while the other parts provided harmony. "Der Musiklehrer erklärte, dass der Tenor im Schulchor die Hauptmelodie war, während die anderen Stimmen für Harmonie sorgten.musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDer am tiefsten gestimmte Glocke in einem GeläutThe lowest tuned in a ring of bells."The tenor bell in the church's set is the lowest-pitched one. "Die am tiefsten gestimmte Glocke im Geläut der Kirche ist die mit der tiefsten Tonhöhe.bell-ringingmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTon, GehaltTone, as of a conversation."The tenor of their argument was angry and accusatory. "Der Ton ihrer Argumentation war wütend und anklagend.communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDauer, Fortdauer, Tendenz, VerlaufDuration; continuance; a state of holding on in a continuous course; general tendency; career."The general tenor of the school year was positive, with students and teachers feeling supported and motivated. "Der allgemeine Verlauf des Schuljahres war positiv, wobei sich Schüler und Lehrer unterstützt und motiviert fühlten.timetendencyconditionperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGegenstand, ThemaThe subject in a metaphor to which attributes are ascribed."In the metaphor, "life is a journey," the tenor is "life." "In der Metapher „Das Leben ist eine Reise“ ist das Thema „das Leben“.literaturelanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLaufzeitTime to maturity of a bond."The bond's tenor is five years, meaning it will mature in five years. "Die Laufzeit der Anleihe beträgt fünf Jahre, was bedeutet, dass sie in fünf Jahren fällig wird.financebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGehalt, Wesen, CharakterStamp; character; nature."The tenor of the meeting was serious, as everyone understood the company's financial situation was critical. "Der Charakter des Treffens war ernst, da alle verstanden, dass die finanzielle Situation des Unternehmens kritisch war.characternatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWortlaut, genauer InhaltAn 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."The teacher provided a tenor of the student's essay, showing the exact words the student wrote. "Der Lehrer gab den Wortlaut des Aufsatzes des Schülers an und zeigte die genauen Worte, die der Schüler schrieb.writinglawcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTenor, Sinn, BedeutungThat course of thought which holds on through a discourse; the general drift or course of thought; purport; intent; meaning; understanding."The tenor of the meeting was that everyone needed to work harder to meet the deadline. "Der Tenor des Treffens war, dass jeder härter arbeiten musste, um den Abgabetermin einzuhalten.languagelinguisticscommunicationwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTenorsaxophonA tenor saxophone."My brother plays the tenor saxophone in the school band. "Mein Bruder spielt im Schulorchester Tenorsaxophon.musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareTenor-Of or pertaining to the tenor part or range."He has a tenor voice."Er hat eine Tenorstimme.musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
