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Definition of: keynote
(kē′nōt′) noun
1. Music The tonic of a key, from which it is named: also key tone.
2. A basic idea, fact, principle, or sentiment.
—v.t. ·not·ed, ·not·ing
1. To sound the keynote of.
2. To give the essential points of, as a political platform.
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