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Chord: meaning, definitions and examples

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chord

 

[ kษ”หd ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

music

A group of (typically three or more) notes sounded together, as a basis of harmony.

Synonyms

harmony, note, sound

Examples of usage

  • He played a beautiful chord on the piano.
  • The choir sang in perfect harmony, each member holding their designated chord.
Context #2 | Noun

geometry

A straight line joining two points on a curve.

Synonyms

curve, line segment

Examples of usage

  • The chord of a circle is a line segment whose endpoints lie on the circle.
Context #3 | Noun

architecture

A principal structural member, such as the wall of a vault or of an arcade.

Synonyms

beam, structural member

Examples of usage

  • The architect carefully designed the placement of each chord to ensure the stability and beauty of the structure.
Context #4 | Verb

music

Play, sing, or arrange chords.

Synonyms

accompany, harmonize

Examples of usage

  • He loves to chord his guitar and create his own music.
  • She carefully chorded the piano keys to produce a melodious tune.

Translations

Translations of the word "chord" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acorde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคพเคฆเฅเคฏ เคฏเค‚เคคเฅเคฐ เค•เคพ เคคเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Akkord

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ akord

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะบะพั€ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ akord

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒผใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท accord

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acorde

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท akor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™”์Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุชุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ akord

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ akord

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ’Œๅผฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ akord

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hljรณmur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะบะบะพั€ะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ akord

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acorde

Etymology

The word 'chord' originated from the Middle English 'cord', which came from the Old French 'corde' and Latin 'chorda', meaning 'string of a musical instrument'. The term was first used in the musical sense in the early 15th century, referring to a combination of musical tones played simultaneously to create harmony. Over time, 'chord' expanded its meaning to include geometric and architectural contexts, reflecting the interconnectedness of different fields through a common term.

See also: chords, tetrachord.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,241 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.