High Note is a 1960 American animated short film directed by Chuck Jones and written by Michael Maltese.
It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Film (Cartoon) in 1961, losing to Gene Deitch's Munro.
The irritated music-note conductor chases the intoxicated note, intending to put him back in his place so the waltz can properly continue.
Throughout the pursuit, many objects are created from the simple musical notes: a dog, a slide, a clothes hanger, a lasso, horses, and more.
Animation historian Jerry Beck writes, "In today's world, where vintage cartoons are typically mistaken for children's fare, masterpieces like High Note set the record straight — with a healthy dose of classically adult booze humor.