tenor

Definitions of tenor
  1. noun
    the general meaning or substance of an utterance
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    type of:
    bedoeling, betekenis, inhoud, significatie, zin
    the idea that is intended
  2. noun
    an adult male with a tenor voice
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    type of:
    chansonnier, chanteur, vocalist, zanger, zangeres
    a person who sings
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