Tenor
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An exact copy of a writing, set forth in the words and figuresof it. It differs from purport, which is only the substance orgeneral import of the instrument. Bouvier.
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The high male [singing] voice in [opera], [choir], and [music] in general, with a singing range from C3 (an [octave] below [middle C]) to C5 (a man's [high C]) an octave above.
Situated between the [contralto] and [baritone], the tenor usually plays the male lead in opera and [musical theater], usually a young [romantic] hero.
Many pop singers are tenors, although the vocal subcategories used in opera are not applied to them. Examples include [Justin Timberlake], [Clay Aiken], [Adam Lambert], [Matthew Morrison], [Darren Criss], [Chord Overstreet], [Freddy Mercury], [Steven Tyler], and [Adam Pascal].
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The highest male singing voice. Usually plays the hero, the lover in opera or musical plays. They get all of the best pieces written for the male voice.
The countertenor has the normal range, speaking and singing, as a regular tenor, but is capable of singing in the [contralto], [mezzo-soprano], and, sometimes, even [soprano] ranges. They use falsetto, rather than their lower range, when singing.
The lyric tenor is the lighter, sweeter sounding, while the dramatic tenor has a stronger, richer, more heroic voice.
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The Higher masculine voicing in choral music. Just above the Baritone. It may be divided into two classifications: Tenor and Countertenor; Countertenor being the highest voicing. Other genres of tenors include the Heldentener and the Lyrical Tenor.
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The period of validity or continuity of a given arrangement, situation, undertaking or obligation.
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A faggot often found on irc.
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