The phrase "a definite note" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a specific or clear point or observation in a discussion or analysis.
Example: "In her presentation, she made a definite note about the importance of sustainability in business practices."
Alternatives: "a clear point" or "a specific remark".
But while this portrayal of women as wives first and foremost and people second is a widespread problem, the "Grandmother" descriptor goes a step further, combining a definite note of ageism with the sexist angle.
THE French have a good word for it: marchandage, a different way of saying horse-trading if you like, but with a definite note of cynicism, even blackmail to the word.
You want a rich, clear sound that has a definite note.
Rosie Reynolds, rosiereynolds.co.uk Goat is a delicious, interesting meat with a definite floral note.
That was a long time ago, but a definite high note.
Given the tsunami of reporting about Mario Draghi's remarks last week, not to mention the huge market reaction, it's kind of strange how few links I've seen to what he actually said, which is considerably stranger than you'd gather from the coverage — and has a definite plaintive note, too.
You know tones – played on the edge of the drum head, one definite note – but then there are touches: just a light tap on the middle of the drum head with your fingers, mainly to keep time.
The chromatic scale is what you would use to play 'proper' tunes from written music, but the lack of definite note positions on TicTacTunes makes hitting the right note difficult.
In terms of seasoning, there was a definite hot sauce note throughout with some dairy behind it, but not as much rich butter flavor as I wanted.
The raga can be defined by a melodic scheme characterized by a definite scale or notes, order or sequence in which the notes can be used, melodic features, pauses and stresses, and tonal graces.
