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Keynote Definition & Meaning

keynote
noun
  1. the principal theme in a speech or literary work
  2. a fundamental or central idea
  3. (music) the first note of a diatonic scale
verb
  1. set the keynote of; "Comfort keynotes this designer's Fall collection"
  2. give the keynote address to (an audience)

"Keynote" in song lyrics

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  • "I spit and cold bust the keynote"
    Paris — I Call Him Mad

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Frequently asked questions

What does keynote mean?
the principal theme in a speech or literary work a fundamental or central idea (music) the first note of a diatonic scale set the keynote of; "Comfort keynotes this designer's Fall collection" give the keynote address to (an audience)
What part of speech is keynote?
Keynote is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does keynote have?
Keynote has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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