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tessitura

tessitura

9.9
General mood that a work or meeting has
  • noun
  • /ˌtɛsɪˈtʊrə/
  • Literature
: tessitura
  • Critics praised the tessitura of the film, noting its consistent mood throughout.

Examples

  • The tessitura of their conversation shifted from lighthearted to serious as the topic changed.

  • The tessitura of the meeting was tense, with everyone waiting for the final decision.

  • The tessitura of the discussion shifted dramatically.

  • In this novel, the tessitura is quite dark.

  • The tessitura of the discussion was reflective, allowing participants to share their thoughts openly.

  • In her analysis, she described the tessitura of the artwork as ethereal, capturing a sense of wonder.

  • Many reviewers commented on the tessitura of the performance, highlighting its emotional depth and intensity.

Surface Forms

tessitura singular
tessituras plural

Etymology

Tessitura comes from the Italian tessere 'to weave' and the Latin texere 'to weave', the same root as English texture. So the tessitura of a film, meeting, or piece of writing is like its overall 'weave' or mood that runs through the whole thing.