Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
musical-note
Noun
/ˈmyoo.zɪ.kəl noʊt/
Definition
A musical note is a symbol used to represent the pitch and duration of a sound in music.
Examples
- In sheet music, each musical note has a specific position on the staff.
- She played a beautiful melody using only musical notes from a simple scale.
- Learning to read musical notes is essential for any aspiring musician.
Meaning
Musical notes are the building blocks of music, indicating how high or low a sound should be and for how long it should be played.
Synonyms
- tone
- pitch
- sound
- note
