Meaning

3 senses
  1. The highest and usually climactic note of a song or composition, especially one that is difficult to reach.

    After weeks of practice Alyssa was finally able to hit the high note of her song perfectly.

  2. (figuratively)A climax or best achievement.

  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see high, note.

Examples

14 sentences
  1. Tom's voice cracked on a high note.

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  2. Mary sang a high note.

    ruМэри взяла высокую ноту.

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  3. She can't hit the high notes.

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  4. He can't hit the high notes.

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  5. Tom couldn't sing the high notes.

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Forms

plural: high notes
Singularhigh note
Pluralhigh notes

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Antonyms

1 antonyms

See also

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