keynote

Noun
  1. The principal theme in a speech or literary work (synset 107254938)
    is a type of: subject, theme, topic - the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
    is a part of: keynote address, keynote speech - a speech setting forth the keynote
  2. A fundamental or central idea (synset 105934681)
    is a type of: idea, thought - the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
  3. (music) the first note of a diatonic scale (synset 106870776)
    referred to in: music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
    is a type of: musical note, note, tone - a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound
    subtypes: c - (music) the keynote of the scale of C major
    same as: tonic
Verb
  1. Set the keynote of (synset 200299969)
    "Comfort keynotes this designer's Fall collection"
    is a type of: set - put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
  2. Give the keynote address to (an audience) (synset 200770310)
    is a type of: address, speak - give a speech to

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