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Definition of passing note - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
musicTECH. note for smooth transition between harmoniesTECH.
- The composer used a passing note to enhance the melody.
- A passing note added depth to the chord.
- He skillfully inserted a passing note in the piece.
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Expressions with passing
mentioning something briefly while doing something else
She mentioned the news in passing during our chat.
act of shifting responsibility to someone else
The manager's buck passing frustrated the entire team.
transfer of responsibility or leadership to another person
The baton passing marked the new CEO's first day.
short-lived enthusiasm or desire
Her interest in knitting was merely a passing fancy.
stay in a place briefly without settling
I'm only passing through this town for the night.
moving through a place without stopping
We are just passing through the city on our way home.
touched upon without deep exploration
The issue was discussed in passing in the report.
person or thing briefly encountered with little connection
We were just ships passing in the night.
act of handing over a baton in a relay race
The passing of the baton was smooth during the race.
brief meeting with no lasting connection or interaction
They were like ships passing in the night, never to meet again.
express that an old system or way is ending or changing
The old order is passing as new ideas take hold.
minimum score required to pass an exam or course
She was relieved to receive a passing grade on her final exam.
continuous movement of time from past to future
The passing of time heals all wounds.
minimum result needed to succeed in a test or evaluation
The passing score on the math exam was 70 percent.
brief reference without detailed discussion
His achievements were just a mention in passing during the speech.
temporary curiosity or concern about something
He had a passing interest in photography.
lane on a highway for overtaking slower vehicles
Use the passing lane to overtake slower cars.
mention something casually while discussing another topic
He recommended in passing a book he had read recently.
increasing or changing as each day goes by
With every passing day, the flowers grew taller.
increasing or changing as time goes by
With every passing moment, her excitement grew.
increasing or changing as each year goes by
With every passing year, the city grows larger.
strategy in sports involving frequent throwing of the ball
The team's passing game was crucial for their victory.
brought up casually in conversation
She referenced in passing her trip to Paris.
day when someone dies
Her date of passing was recorded in the family Bible.
Expressions with note
write something to remember it later
She noted down the address on a piece of paper.
deliberate private reminder, kept without writing
I made a mental note to ask the doctor tomorrow.
mistake or error in a situation
His comment was a bum note in the meeting.
important or worthy of attention
The scientist made a discovery of note.
leave a brief written communication
He dropped a note on her desk before leaving.
consciously decide to remember something
He made a mental note of the meeting time.
introducing a new topic or idea
On a different note, have you seen the latest movie?
ending positively or happily
The meeting ended on a good note with everyone feeling satisfied.
ending in a positive or successful way
The concert ended on a high note with a standing ovation.
indicating a shift to a more serious topic
On a more serious note, we need to discuss the budget.
introducing a new topic or subject
On another note, have you seen the new movie?
transition to a related topic or conclusion
On that note, let's move to the next agenda.
to create an impression that is not sincere
His apology struck a false note with the audience.
cause something to seem out of place or inappropriate
His comment struck a jarring note during the celebration.
express or convey a specific tone or emotion
The movie struck a note of sadness.
end something with a good impression
The meeting finished on a positive note with a joke.
do something in a way that is very suitable
Her speech really hit the right note with the audience.
element causing disagreement or conflict
Her comment added a note of discord to the meeting.
used to change to a less serious topic
On a lighter note, did you see the new movie?
continuing with a related point
On the same note, let's discuss the upcoming project deadlines.
in reference to the previous point
On this note, let's move to the next topic.
alert others about a potential danger or issue
The scientist sounded a warning note about climate change.
element that spoils the overall quality
His rude comment struck a sour note in the otherwise pleasant evening.
create an unpleasant feeling or reaction
His comment struck a sour note with the audience.
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- French:note de passage, ...
- German:Durchgangsnote, ...
- Italian:nota di passaggio, ...
- Spanish:nota de paso, ...
- Portuguese:nota de passagem, ...
- Chinese:经过音, ...
- Japanese:経過音, ...
- Arabic:نَغْمَة اِنْتِقالِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:צְלִיל מַעֲבָר, ...
- Russian:проходящая нота, ...
- Ukrainian:прохідна нота, ...
- Hindi:सुगम नोट, ...
- Bengali:পাসিং নোট, ...
- Catalan:nota de pas, ...
- Czech:průchodný tón, ...
- Danish:forbigående tone, ...
- Dutch:doorgangsnoot, ...
- Greek:περαστική νότα, ...
- Hungarian:átmenőhang, ...
- Khmer:សូរឆ្លង, ...
- Korean:경과음, ...
- Persian:نت گذرا, ...
- Polish:nuta przejściowa, ...
- Portuguese (BR):nota de passagem, ...
- Romanian:notă de trecere, ...
- Swedish:förbindelseton, ...
- Thai:โน้ตผ่าน, ...
- Turkish:geçiş notası, ...
- Vietnamese:nốt chuyển tiếp, ...
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