noteremark

Noteremark is a generic term used to describe an annotation attached to a specific note within a document, score, or data record. It denotes supplementary information linked to the note, such as explanations, instructions, or observations. There is no single standard for noteremarks, and the exact format varies by discipline and tool.

In music notation, a noteremark may accompany a note to convey performance directions (for example, articulation, dynamics, or timing), editorial comments, or scholarly observations. In published scores, these remarks often appear as marginal notes, footnotes, or text expressions near the note; in notation software, they are stored as metadata attached to the note and may be printed or hidden depending on the user's settings.

In digital note-taking and document workflows, a noteremark is a comment or annotation attached to an individual note or data point. It allows users to attach sources, clarifications, translations, or personal thoughts without altering the base content. Noteremarks are commonly represented as inline comments, badges, or linked annotations in software such as note apps, document editors, or data visualization tools.

As a descriptive term, noteremark is used in discussions of annotation practices rather than as the name of a single product or standardized format. See also about annotations, marginalia, footnotes, and inline comments.