A brief record of facts, topics, or thoughts, written down as an aid to memory. She jotted down a quick note to remind herself of the meeting time.
A short informal letter or written message. He left a note on the fridge to let his roommate know he would be home late.
A single tone of definite pitch made by a musical instrument or the human voice. The musician played a high note on the piano.
A banknote; a piece of paper money. He paid for the groceries with a ten-dollar note.
A particular quality or tone that characterizes something. There was a note of sadness in her voice as she spoke.
Attention or notice; the act of observing or taking heed. Please take note of the safety regulations posted on the wall.
A formal written promise to pay a specified sum of money to a stated person or to the bearer; a promissory note. The contractor signed a note payable to the bank within ninety days.
A written symbol in musical notation that represents the pitch and duration of a sound. She circled the wrong note on the staff to show her student the mistake.
An explanatory comment or annotation added to a text, diagram, or table; a footnote. The editor inserted a note at the bottom of the page to clarify the historical reference.
A distinct element of flavor, smell, or other sensory quality perceived within a complex whole. The wine reveals delicate floral notes alongside hints of peach.