Definition

A musician who plays a tenor saxophone or sings in a tenor voice.

Example

The tenorist played a beautiful solo during the concert.

Conversation

I heard you joined the band as a tenorist this year.

Yeah, it's been a lot of fun playing the tenor saxophone.

That sounds great! How's the practice going for you?

It's going really well; I love being part of the group.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tenorist → The word is derived from "tenor" (from Latin *tenor*, meaning to hold or to maintain) and the suffix "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A tenorist is someone who holds or maintains the tenor part in music, typically in choral or vocal contexts.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'tenor' as someone who 'holds' a specific vocal part in music, and the '-ist' indicates a person who practices that role.

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