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tessitura

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • /tɛsɪˈtʊəɹə/
  • rhymes with -ʊəɹə

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noun

Meaning 1

The most acceptable and comfortable vocal range for a singer or musical instrument; the range in which a given type of voice presents its best-sounding timbre.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian tessitura. Doublet of texture.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: äänialan sisäinen mukavuusalue — most comfortable vocal range for a given singer
  • Finnish: tessitura — most comfortable vocal range for a given singer
  • French: tessiture — most comfortable vocal range for a given singer
  • German: Gesangslage — most comfortable vocal range for a given singer
  • German: Tessitur — most comfortable vocal range for a given singer
  • Italian: tessitura — most comfortable vocal range for a given singer
  • Polish: tessitura — most comfortable vocal range for a given singer
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