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Tenor

/tˈɛnər/
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(noun) A musical range or section higher than bass and lower than alto.

The tenor of the report is fairly negative.
I play the tenor saxophone.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The general ____ of the meeting was very positive, as everyone agreed on the main goals for the new project today.

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