keynote

Definition

  • noun: the most important idea or part of something
  • noun: the first and harmonically fundamental tone of a scale
  • verb: to set the keynote of

Examples

  • Many of the convention guests left after the 'keynote address'.

  • Senator Williams was the 'keynote speaker' at the convention.

  • Humor is the 'keynote' of the play.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Using of the Rogaine, check. And make sure to call me right when you get to the hotel, not like that... Conference in Phoenix. I had to wait two hours for you to call me. I was the keynote speaker. I was late to the podium. Still.../ Yeah, you're totally right. I'm sorry. What is the matter?/ (..)
    2009 The Hangover