Meanings of dull note in English

I didn't want to end on a dull note.

Billy's voice had, in spite of his temperamental optimism, a dull note of unpleasant anticipation.

On the beach avoid being a dull note; dead greys and browns have no charm there.

Not a dull note from beginning to end.

The cigarette was still between his fingers; he puffed lamely for a minute, taking a dull note of his surroundings.

Harry's dull note: "Because you are a woman." Ineffable weariness was in the murmur that was her reply.

A long and at times gruelling week in London's stock market ended on a dull note, with turnover suffering from the effects of global holidays.

Suddenly there came a low, dull hum through the disc, and the sound mounted quickly, till all the world seemed humming to that dull note.

I fell asleep with the dull notes of the drum still sounding on my ear, but these furious orgies lasted without intermission till daylight.