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Plural for a musical range or section higher than bass
“Not only were we treated to the MMDG Music Ensemble, but live vocals from a soprano, baritone, alto and tenor.”
Plural for a general meaning or character
“These selection forces likely shaped the focus and tenor of discussions.”
Plural for an underlying feeling or atmosphere
“The tenor of life in Santa María and other Leonese communities is closer to that of a Castilian hamlet or a Swiss Alpine village.”
Plural for a general trend or direction in which something is developing or changing
“The political tenor is generally progressive.”
Plural for a way in which something is expressed in words
“There was a strangely vibrant quality in his tones that matched the tenor of his words.”
Plural for a course of action or a policy
(line of thought/thinking) Plural for a prescribed way of thinking
Plural for that which is heard by one's ears
Plural for the character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity
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