(~s)
1.
A ~ is a male singer whose voice is fairly high.
N-COUNT: oft N n
2.
A ~ saxophone or other musical instrument has a range of notes that are of a fairly low pitch.
...one of the best ~ sax players ever.
ADJ
3.
The ~ of something is the general meaning or mood that it expresses. (FORMAL)
The whole ~ of discussions has changed...
N-SING: with poss