More murmurings, but this time there was a definite note of appreciation in the sound.

This time there was a definite note of self-satisfaction in his voice.

There was a definite note of amusement in the voice, which irritated me enough to open my eyes again.

There had been a definite note of admiration in that.

This time, her voice bore a definite note of disbelief and annoyance.

There's a definite note of urgency in his gestures.

There was a definite note of relief in his voice.

Had there been a small but definite note of something very much like a warning in Lambert's voice?

A soft sound with a definite note of inquiry.

"Sir, this latest communique carries a definite note of impatience."