The notational symbols in a bar of music to represent the duration of a sound, and when placed on a musical staff - the five horizontal lines - to also indicate the pitch of the sound. Pitch defines the tone of a note of music in relation to others, thus giving it a sense of being high or low. Musical notes can be full notes, half notes, quarter notes, eighth notes and even sixteenth notes!
Musical note tattoos are a common way for musicians and singers to express their love of the art. Musical tattoos can be found done in single notes or in full blown pieces of music.