main notes

[/meɪn noʊts/]
nounpl: main notes
notas principais
1. The primary or most important notes or points in a document, lecture, or musical composition
The main notes from the meeting were distributed to all participants.
As notas principais da reunião foram distribuídas a todos os participantes.
2. In perfumery, the dominant scent characteristics that form the heart of a fragrance
The main notes of this perfume include jasmine and rose.
As notas principais deste perfume incluem jasmim e rosa.
3. In music, the central melodic or harmonic elements of a composition
The pianist emphasized the main notes while keeping the accompaniment subtle.
O pianista enfatizou as notas principais enquanto mantinha o acompanhamento sutil.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'main notes' is commonly used in academic, professional, and musical settings. In Brazil, the term is particularly prevalent in perfumery and fragrance culture, where 'notas principais' refers to the middle or heart notes of a scent, a concept that has become important in the growing luxury fragrance market.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
key pointsprincipal notesessential notescore notesprimary notes
Antonyms / Antônimos
minor notessecondary notestertiary notes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
notas principais
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
notas principais
commonly used in academic and professional contexts
São Paulo
notas principais
frequent in business and educational settings
Portugal
notas principais
equivalent usage, though 'notas essenciais' may also be preferred

Related Words

base notestop notesheart notesfragrance notesmusical noteskeynotessummaryhighlights

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the main notes
strike the main notes
capture the main notes
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