tenor

The high male singing voice in opera, choir, and music in general, with a singing range from C3 (an octave below middle C) to C5 (a man's high C) an octave above.

Situated between the contralto and baritone, the tenor usually plays the male lead in opera and musical theater, usually a young romantic hero.

Many pop singers are tenors, although the vocal subcategories used in opera are not applied to them. Examples include Justin Timberlake, Clay Aiken, Adam Lambert, Matthew Morrison, Darren Criss, Chord Overstreet, Freddy Mercury, Steven Tyler, and Adam Pascal.

According to vocal weight/voice type and range, tenors are usually divided into five different categories:

countertenor: has the same singing as speaking voice as a regular tenor, but his natural range is in the alto (or even soprano) register.

Leggiero ("light") tenor: flexible voice with a very high range, he's a vocal acrobat.

Lyric tenor: A strong, sweet, lightweight voice usually reserved for the boy next door and other vulnerable, naive charcters. Examples include Roberto Alagna and Luciano Pavarotti.

Spinto tenor: A lyric voice with a strong dramatic edge, a bridge between lyric and dramatic. Examples include Placido Domingo and Mario Lanza.

Dramatic tenor: A powerful, emotive, edgy voice which is suited to bold, tragic heroes. Examples include Mario del Monaco and Jose Cura

by Lorelili July 6, 2011

Tenterden

A small town filled with coffee and antique shops, which in turn lures in pensioners and hipster-y individuals. Generally quite pleasant but fairly boring for younger people, who typically venture out to Ashford/Maidstone etc. for fast food/shopping/education. People 11-16 who live here likely go to Homewood School, located in the town, and frequently complain about it.
One of few places in Kent where you can take a walk at 2am and come back home with no stab wounds.

Ashford person 1: You want to go to Tenterden?
Ashford person 2: Who the fuck visits Tenterden other than my aunt Maureen?
Ashford person 1: But they have good coffee shops....

by therealslimpotato November 18, 2018

tenor sax

A saxophone that is lower than an alto, and higher than a bari. They are commonly used in jazz bands, and musicians who play it are often very good at soloing/improvising.

The tenor sax player was given a standing ovation for his solo.

by Sasuke Hater February 19, 2008

Tenor sax

A member of the saxophone family which is placed in between the Baritone and Alto voices. This is considered one of the sweetest, smooth, melodic sounding insturments by some peoples opinion. The Tenor Sax is a favored instrument in many Jazz ensembles and Ska bands. This sax is known for being able to blast out beutiful sounding solos at fast speeds. People who play the Tenor are usually extremely suave and good looking and can usually pick up any gal they would want.

Girl 1: "Look how hot that kids over there is."
Girl 2: " Which one do u mean?"
Girl 1: " The extremely hot one wiht the Tenor Sax."
Girl 2: "Oh of course the one with the Tenor, sorry!"

by jesstapher July 30, 2008

Tenoroc High School

A High School that is located in between the cities of Lakeland and Auburndale Fl. It's a fairly new school, that has recently opened in August of 2008. Unfortunately, the varsity football team has yet to win a football game and the principal seems to have a creepy love affair with has staff and students. Also their school Television show (TNT) is awful.

"man it sucks going to tenoroc high school, but hey its better then going to shitty Lakeland High school

by Wendell Wynn May 30, 2009

Tennor

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by SECRET12321 March 7, 2019

Tenor Drums

A series of 3-36 drums. For Marching Band/Drum Corps usually when marching only 6 are used. Although on stage performances 36 can be mounted on stands. Also the best percussion kit ever. Generally weigh about 30 lbs. Occasionally referred to as "Quads" because of the 4 main drums used. Drummer, knowing they're limit knowledge don't know they are called Tenors.

Tuba player: "Look at that tenorline!"
Tenor sax player: "We only have 3 tenor saxes though..."
Middle School tenor player: "THER CALLED QUADS IDIOT!"
Tuba player: "No, because ther are up to 36 Tenor Drums and 'Quad' referres to 4."

by epikownage April 28, 2010