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Tenorist

One who discriminates against Tenors, similar to a Basist.
"So we have the Sopranos, the Altos, the Tenors and the Men."

"Hey! Don't be Tenorist!
by TheCheeseburger December 20, 2008
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Tenorist

A musician who plays a tenor sax, especially; but including any tenor instrument.
The man was a tenorist with big bands for most of his life.
by BLUESDOG October 15, 2007
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Tenorist

Guys who are tenors in choir. (Every section in a choir is a cult)
My friend is tenorist
by Purpstar615 November 24, 2022
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Tenorism

The practise of terrorizing your surroundings with a very hich pitch voice
by Gunnar Øyro August 5, 2004
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Tenoritis

A disease which primarily afflicts altos, causing them to stop being roped into boring harmonies that you can't even hear over the sopranos and start singing with the tenors, usually better and with more power. Despite being a disease, it is often considered a blessing to those with true tenor ranges who are being held down by the man and/or traditional gender roles.
Conductor: Alex, I didn't hear you on that harmony.
Alex: Sorry, man, I've got tenoritis.

Jill: Kat, I'm so sick of not being heard.
Kat: Let's go sing with Lilly, she's got tenoritis. It's super contagious.
by qree May 13, 2010
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Tenorism

A noun, originated in late 21st century America, in a small NY suburb. Anything that is contained under the category of a tenor statement or idea, which generally proclaim tenors as gods, as we all know them to be.
"A choir without a tenor is like a car without a muffler. You can pretend not to notice, but in the end, you know it's driving you up the wall." This statement is a Tenorism.
by The Legendary Tenor December 16, 2002
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Tenorism

Any of a vast assortment of wise sayings and facts that are held only by Tenors (the uppermost men's voice in a choral ensemble). It is revealed only to those in the choral world that the tenors themselves feel worthy.
John Doe revealed to the alto section some incredible tenorisms that blew them away with his supreme wisdom.
by Nick Andrew November 5, 2007
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