high note

noun — 3 senses

high note

noun
1

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music The highest and usually climactic note of a song or composition, especially one that is difficult to reach.

  • After weeks of practice Alyssa was finally able to hit the high note of her song perfectly.
2

Figuratively A climax or best achievement.

3

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see high, note.

Derived terms
hit the high notes, leave on a high note

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