keynote

🇺🇸 /ˈkiːnəʊt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkiːnəʊt/
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noun
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The main or most important point of a speech, book, or event.

The keynote of the conference was the importance of environmental sustainability.

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The main musical note of a piece of music.

The keynote of the symphony was a recurring theme throughout the performance.

translation

n. The main or most important point of a speech, book, or event.; The main musical note of a piece of music.

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Plural keynotes