1. the highest adult male singing voice
2. a singer with a tenor voice
3. the general meaning, character, or direction of something

Examples

• The opera featured a famous Italian tenor in the lead role.
• He sang tenor in the church choir for many years.
• The tenor of the meeting was quite serious and formal.
• The tenor of his speech suggested he was optimistic about the future.
• She didn’t like the angry tenor of their conversation.
• The tenor saxophone has a rich, warm sound.
• The general tenor of the book is hopeful despite its dark themes.