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tonic vs note

note vs tonic

tonic and note both are nouns.

tonic is an adjective but note is not an adjective.

tonic is not a verb while note is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tonic Yes Yes No No
note Yes No Yes No
As nouns, note is a hypernym of tonic; that is, note is a word with a broader meaning than tonic:
  • tonic: (music) the first note of a diatonic scale
  • note: a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound
Other hypernyms of tonic include musical note, tone.
tonic (noun) note (noun)
a medicine that strengthens and invigorates a characteristic emotional quality
(music) the first note of a diatonic scale a brief written record
a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring a comment or instruction (usually added)
lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine a short personal letter
a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound
a tone of voice that shows what the speaker is feeling
a promise to pay a specified amount on demand or at a certain time
a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)
high status importance owing to marked superiority
tonic (adjective) note (adjective)
(used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch
employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words
of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue
imparting vitality and energy
relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale
tonic (verb) note (verb)
make mention of
make a written note of
notice or perceive
observe with care or pay close attention to
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