false note English

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What does false note mean?

false note noun

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

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

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