keynote

Meaning

Noun

1. A speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gathering; a keynote speech or keynote address.
2. The main theme of a speech, a written work, or a conference.
3. The note on which a musical key is based; the tonic.

Verb

To deliver a speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gathering.

Synonyms

tonic

keynote speech

idea

💡

keynote address

theme

betoken

bloc

centerline

charge

denote

exhibit

extend

fundamental

fundamental frequency

give

home key

indicate

intellection

level

main point

manifest

motif

orient

pay

💸

point

point out

prove

read

📖

refute

show

signpost

subject matter

thought

💭

turn

fundamental tone

main melody

proper key

main theme

first harmonic

tonic key

address

primary tone

aim

allocate

appropriate

basis

Translations

Grundton

Tonika

tonique

tônica

tónica

tonica

ilke

Hauptton

dayanak

note dominante

απάντηση βλέπω

tasto appunto

Motiv

Leitgedanke

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkiːˌnoʊt/

Etymology

From key + note.

Sentences

David is an artist , best-selling author , entrepreneur and keynote speaker .