tenor

Example Sentences

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As truth-telling victims, mezzo Michelle Mariposa was staunch and gentle as Rebecca Nurse while Nicholas Huff brought a vigorous, exciting tenor to Giles Corey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

As Hyllus, the son of Hercules and Dejanira, David Portillo was similarly impressive, his bright, easy tenor and excellent diction assets in his ardent filial devotion and wooing of Iole.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

A British tenor, Stephen Chaundy, who is currently working at the Semper Oper, told the BBC that rehearsals have been cancelled on Wednesday.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Despite the rally, markets show a defensive tenor and elevated volatility.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

For example a bass trombone4l has a lower range than a tenor trombone, and an alto saxophone42 sounds higher than a tenor saxophone.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones