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high note
HY NOHT · noun · slang
A powerful sustained high pitch, usually in a final chorus.
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A showcase moment where a vocalist hits and holds an impressively high pitch, often at the song's climax, to display vocal strength.
“Live, she hit the high note even cleaner than on the recording.”
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high note In A Sentence
Live, she hit the high note even cleaner than on the recording.
Origin & Usage
From English 'high note'; a staple showcase moment in K-pop vocals.
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What is a high note in K-pop?
A showcase moment where a vocalist hits and sustains an impressively high pitch, usually at the song's climax, to display vocal strength.
Why are high notes a big deal for fans?
Nailing one cleanly during a live performance proves a vocalist's skill, so fans celebrate when it sounds as good as or better than the recording.
Where in a song does the high note usually come?
Most often in the final chorus or bridge, as a climactic peak that lets the main vocalist shine.
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