Usage Note
Nota is borrowed from Spanish and means a written note or a musical note, used in both academic and musical contexts.
Examples
" Kumanta siya ng mataas na nota. "
Natural Translation
She sang a high note.
Literal Translation
Sang she of high note.
" Isang mataas na nota ang inawit ng mang-aawit. "
Natural Translation
A high note was sung by the singer.
Literal Translation
One high note the sung by singer.
" Habang binabasa ng pianista ang partitura, isa-isa niyang tinugtog ang bawat nota nang walang mali. "
Natural Translation
As the pianist read the score, he played each note one by one without any mistake.
Literal Translation
While being-read by-pianist the score, one-by-one he played the each note without mistake.
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