tessitura
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.tes·si·tu·ra
noun \ˌte-sə-ˈtu̇r-ə\Definition of TESSITURA
: the general range of a melody or voice part; specifically : the part of the register in which most of the tones of a melody or voice part lie
Origin of TESSITURA
Italian, literally, texture, from Latin textura
First Known Use: 1875
Rhymes with TESSITURA
Learn More About TESSITURA
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: test (noun)
Previous Word in the Dictionary: tesserate
All Words Near: tessitura
Previous Word in the Dictionary: tesserate
All Words Near: tessitura
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up tessitura? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
