English Explanatory Dictionary

tessitura

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Pronunciation

/tɛsɪˈtʊəɹə/

Word forms

tessitura tessituras tessiture

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian tessitura. Doublet of texture.

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