high note
The term "high note" can be used both in musical contexts and as an idiom to describe peak moments or achievements.
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Definition
B2Music
(technical)The highest and often most challenging note in a piece of music.
Example
- The soprano hit the high note perfectly, stunning the audience.
- Reaching the high note in this song requires a lot of practice.
B2General
(idiomatic)A peak or climactic moment in an event or activity.
Example
- The speech ended on a high note with a powerful quote.
- Her career reached a high note when she won the award.
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