Key and Note

Key

Key noun - An explanatory list of the symbols on a map or chart.

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Note and key are semantically related In some cases you can use "Note" instead the word "Key" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: keyed, keyboard, keying

Note noun - A usually brief written reminder.

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Key and note are semantically related in symbol topic. Sometimes you can use "Key" instead the word "Note" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: noted, notation, noting, Noteholder

musical	musical key	musical note
low	low key	low note
special	special key	special note
particular	particular key	particular note
Other adjectives: similar, specific, right, certain, original, fake, single, small, real, wrong, blue, dark, important, final, minor, yellow, additional, mysterious, last, different, literal.

The 3rd Edition Dungeon Master's Guide mentioned a note played upon a lute as a possible key to open a magical door.

Source: Songs in the Key of Lock
And the "key" can be anything from an actual key or device to a certain word, thought, gesture, musical note, etc.

Source: Plot Device All Along
In Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, the final note of the upbeat "The Candy Man" is off-key.

Source: Last Note Nightmare

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