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tenuto

Syllabification: (te·nu·to)
Pronunciation: /teˈno͞otō/
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Definition of tenuto

adverb & adjective

  • (of a note) held for its full time value or slightly more.

noun (plural tenutos or tenuti /-ˈno͞otē/)

  • a note or chord held for its full time value or slightly more.

Origin:

Italian, literally 'held', past participle of tenere

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