1. In music, the notes that belong to a major scale; the fundamental pitches in a major key
The major notes in the key of C are C, D, E, F, G, A, and B.
As notas principais na tonalidade de Dó são Dó, Ré, Mi, Fá, Sol, Lá e Si.
2. In academic or professional contexts, the most important points or key information in a document, presentation, or discussion
The manager highlighted the major notes from the quarterly report.
O gerente destacou as notas principais do relatório trimestral.
3. In written or musical notation, the predominant or emphasized notes that form the structure or melody
The composer used major notes to create a bright and optimistic melody.
O compositor usou notas principais para criar uma melodia alegre e otimista.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'major notes' is predominantly used in music education and theory. In professional American business settings, it often appears as a synonym for 'key points' in presentations and reports. In Brazil, the term is similarly applied in both musical and academic environments, reflecting the bilingual influence in educational institutions.