Etymology

tessitura

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Today it means: 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. Full definition →

Italian tessitura
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  1. Italian · borrowed fromtessitura
  2. English todaytessitura

Borrowed from Italian tessitura. Doublet of texture.

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