Keynote definition

Keynote

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WordNet

(1) A fundamental or central idea

(2) (music) the first note of a diatonic scale

(3) The principal theme in a speech or literary work

(4) Set the keynote of

"Comfort keynotes this designer's Fall collection"

(5) Give the keynote address to (an audience)

WiktionaryText

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