Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976.

The crater is named for Tansen, Mughal composer from the court of Akbar.

[2] Tansen has a bright ray system indicating it is a recent impact.

To the southeast of Tansen is the crater Polygnotus, and to the southwest is Boethius.

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