Disease Quote by Hans von Bulow
“A tenor is not a man but a disease.”
About This Quote
A tenor's voice can dominate and overwhelm, sometimes feeling like an invasive force rather than a subtle instrument.
In simple terms: Tenor's voice as overpowering
Key Takeaway
Tenor can be a vocal disease
Themes
music criticism
vocal timbre
overpowering
humor
Mood
amused
critical
Type
aphorism
humor
When to use this quote
- opera review describing a tenor
- musician joking about a singer
Key Concepts
vocal quality
exaggeration
Practical Applications
- critical analysis of vocal technique
- humorous commentary
Questions to Reflect On
- When does vocal power become a liability?
- Can intensity be both a strength and a flaw?
![“An artist must be a reactionary. He has to stand out against the tenor [group think] of the age and not go flopping along. By doing this he helps us to question and reassess our past, present and future situations, our assumptions and our options.” quote by Evelyn Waugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4f8/evelyn-waugh-850_age_an-artist-must-be-a-reactionary-he-has-t_571484.jpg)
