The tenor
Example: The tenor hit the high notes beautifully during the concert.
Definition
"The tenor" refers to a male singing voice with a range typically between the C one octave below middle C and the C one octave above middle C. It is often the highest male voice in classical and choral music, known for its bright and resonant quality.
Etymology
The term "the tenor" comes from the Latin word 'tenere,' meaning 'to hold.' Originally, it referred to the part in polyphonic music that held the main melody or chant. Over time, it evolved to describe the specific male voice range that often carries the principal melodic line in vocal music.
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"The tenor" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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