Keynote

Noun

 * 1)  The note on which a musical key is based.
 * 2) The main theme of a speech, a written work, or a conference.
 * 3) A speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gathering; a keynote speech or keynote address.

Derived terms

 * keynoter

Verb

 * 1)  To deliver a speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gathering.

Verbs for Keynote
elaborate on—; fire—; hit—; introduce—; reach—; recognize—; reveal—; seek—; sound—; strike—; touch—; —arouses; —attracts; —excites; —impresses; —interests; stirs.

Thesaurus
aroma, attribute, badge, banner, be characteristic, brand, cachet, cast, character, characteristic, characterize, configuration, cut, define, demarcate, describe, device, differentia, differential, differentiate, distinctive feature, distinguish, dominant, earmark, feature, figure, flavor, gust, hallmark, idiocrasy, idiosyncrasy, image, impress, impression, index, indicant, indicator, individualism, insignia, key, key signature, lineaments, major, major key, mannerism, mark, mark off, mark out, marking, measure, mediant, minor, mold, nature, note, odor, particularity, peculiarity, pedal point, picture, property, quality, quirk, representation, representative, savor, seal, set apart, set the pace, set the tone, shape, sigil, sign, signal, signature, singularity, smack, sound the keynote, specialty, stamp, subdominant, submediant, subtonic, supertonic, sure sign, symptom, taint, tang, taste, telltale sign, token, tonality, tonic, tonic key, trait, trick

Pronunciation
IPA (US): /ˈkiːˌnoʊt/

Noun

 * Manx: bun-smooinaght