a singing voice between baritone and alto or countertenor

the Serenade for tenor, horn, and strings

an instrument, especially a saxophone, trombone, tuba, or viol, of the second or third lowest pitch in its family

having or denoting a singing voice between baritone and alto or countertenor, the highest of the ordinary adult male range

he had a good tenor voice

denoting an instrument, especially a saxophone, trombone, tuba, or viol, of the second or third lowest pitch in its family

a tenor sax

the general meaning, sense, or content of something

the general tenor of the debate

the actual wording of a document

the time that must elapse before a bill of exchange or promissory note becomes due for payment