Common Noun:
* General meaning: A written message, a short piece of music, or a small piece of information.
* Examples:
* "I left a note for you on the table."
* "The composer wrote a beautiful note."
* "Please take note of this important detail."
Proper Noun:
* Specific meaning: When "note" is part of a title or name, it becomes a proper noun.
* Examples:
* "The band played a song called 'Note to Self'."
* "The author's first book was 'A Note of Hope'."
* "I received a message from 'Noteworthy News'."
In summary:
* Common noun: Used to refer to the general concept of a note.
* Proper noun: Used to refer to a specific note with a unique title or identity.