English Dictionary

false note

名詞

広義 慣用表現

(music) An incorrect note which is sung or played in a musical performance.

日本語の意味

音楽演奏において、誤って歌われたり演奏された不正確な音

During the orchestra's climax, the soloist's false note made the audience wince.

オーケストラの最高潮で、ソリストのはずれた音が観客をしかめさせた。

意味（1）

(music) An incorrect note which is sung or played in a musical performance.

Sometimes he even thrums a little on the piano, and takes a part in a trio, in which his voice can generally be distinguished by a certain quavering tone, and an occasional false note.

意味（2）

(idiomatic, by extension) In a remark or narrative, an indication (as discerned by the listener or reader) of untruth, insincerity, or inconsistency.

[H]is words were grave, his manner was earnest, and his speech came from the fulness of his heart. If there had been a false note, a false look, Harry would have detected both.

意味（3）

(idiomatic, by extension) In a non-verbal display or presentation, an indication of incongruity or inappropriateness.

The only false note in an otherwise classic and elegant collection was the gratuitous flash of black fishnet stockings and suspenders under otherwise unremarkable paisley and floral shirts.

false notes （ plural ）