Tenor Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Tenor" is used as noun with the meaning of "tenor", "gist" or "main idea".

Essential properties of "Tenor"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Tenor
  • Plural: die Tenöre

Meanings of "Tenor" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "The highest male singing voice"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Tenor sang die Arie mit großer Leidenschaft.The tenor sang the aria with great passion.
  2. Im Chor übernimmt der Tenor oft die Melodiestimme.In the choir, the tenor often takes the melody part.
  3. Ein bekannter Tenor trat in der Oper auf.A famous tenor performed in the opera.

2.) "The main idea or gist of a text or conversation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Tenor der Rede war sehr positiv.The tenor of the speech was very positive.
  2. Im Tenor des Briefes spiegelt sich Hoffnung wider.Hope is reflected in the tenor of the letter.
  3. Der Tenor des Artikels war kritisch.The tenor of the article was critical.
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