Keynote

Meaning

Noun

●

In Music:

The

note

on which a

musical

key is based; the tonic.

●

The main

theme

of a

speech

, a

written

work, or a conference.

●

that

the main

of a

or other

; a

address.

Verb

●

that

the main

of a

or other gathering.

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Origin

keynote

English

key

English

keye

Middle English (1100-1500)

note

English

note

Middle English (1100-1500)

not

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

noten

Middle English (1100-1500)

notian

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

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