Tenuto
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tenuto is a noun meaning (music) A tempo mark directing that a note or passage is to be held for the full time.
Meaning
(music) A tempo mark directing that a note or passage is to be held for the full time.
More Meanings
- (music) A passage having this mark
- (music) In a sustained manner
- (music, of a passage) Having this tempo mark.
Word Forms
- tenutos
- tenuti
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include time, half-time, tempo, tact, largo, diviso.
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