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The highest male register in standard music. In four part music, Tenor is the second to the lowest part in the music, above Baritone/Bass and below the female register of Alto in four part music.
Luciano Pavarotti is a very well known tenor.
by Anthony Boynton May 26, 2008
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Loud, or 'pushed, singing. Easily singing forte and above in volume. Usually noted by much dramatization, force, and emotion.
Jennifer Holliday is a spinto singer.
by Anthony Boynton May 29, 2007
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