note Your browser does not support the audio element. [ English ] Definition A notational symbol used to represent the duration of a sound and, when placed on a music staff, to also indicate the pitch of the sound. See more about the evolution of note shapes in the Appendix.See more about notes in the Appendix. See more about notes and rests in the Appendix. See Also [Italian] nota (f) Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-06-05 23:33:25