Tenuto
Pronunciation: /ˈtɛnətə/
Tenuto (adverb)
- In music, play a note slightly longer than usual.
Examples
- The musician played the note tenuto for emphasis.
- She instructed the choir to sing the phrase tenuto.
Common collocations: play tenuto, sing tenuto, tenuto passage, tenuto note
Tenuto (adjective)
- Describes a note that is held for its full value or slightly longer.
Examples
- The tenuto passage required careful breath control.
- A tenuto note can add depth to the melody.