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false note
Noun
  • An incorrect note which is sung or played in a musical performance. music
  • In a remark or narrative, an indication (as discerned by the listener or reader) of untruth, insincerity, or inconsistency. idiomatic, by extension
  • In a non-verbal display or presentation, an indication of incongruity or inappropriateness. idiomatic, by extension
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