Tenor
Part of speech: noun
Definition: musical part or section that holds or performs the main melody, as opposed to the contratenor bassus and contratenor altus, who perform countermelodies. musical range or section higher than bass and lower than alto. Also a person, instrument, or group that performs in that range. tone, as of a conversation The subject in a metaphor to which attributes are ascribed.
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: of or pertaining to the tenor part or range
Tone
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A specific pitch.(in the diatonic scale) An interval of a major second.(in a Gregorian chant) A recitational melody.The character of a sound, especially the timbre of an instrument or voice.The pitch of a word that distinguishes a difference in meaning, for example in Chinese.The manner in which speech or writing is expressed.The shade or quality of a colour.The definition and firmness of a muscle or organ. see also: tonusThe state of a living body or of any of its organs or parts in which the functions are healthy and performed with due vigor.Normal tension or responsiveness to stimuli.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to give a particular tone toto change the colour ofto make (something) firmerto harmonize, especially in colour