minor notes
[ˈmaɪnər noʊts]
nounpl: minor notes
notas secundárias
1. In music, notes that are less prominent or subordinate to the main melody or theme
The composer added minor notes in the background to enhance the main melody.
O compositor adicionou notas secundárias no fundo para realçar a melodia principal.
2. In academic or professional contexts, details or points of lesser importance
The report covered major findings and minor notes about peripheral issues.
O relatório cobriu descobertas principais e notas secundárias sobre questões periféricas.
3. Brief written annotations or footnotes of secondary significance
The teacher added minor notes in the margins of the student's essay.
A professora adicionou notas secundárias nas margens do ensaio do aluno.
In Brazilian academic culture, 'notas secundárias' are commonly used in essay feedback and research papers to indicate less critical observations. In music education across both Brazil and the USA, 'minor notes' refer to supporting harmonic elements. The term reflects the hierarchical nature of information emphasis in written and musical communication.
NYC Slang
side notes; random notes
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