tenuto ten-EWE-toe Your browser does not support the audio element. [ Italian ] Definition A directive to perform the indicated note or chord of a composition in a sustained manner for longer than its full duration. The term is frequently used in its abbreviated form, which is ten. See more about accents in the Appendix. See Also [Abbreviation] ten. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-05-07 01:42:18
