Chordal: meaning, definitions and examples
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chordal
[ หkษrdษl ]
music theory
Chordal refers to something related to or resembling chords in music. It describes aspects of harmony and the simultaneous combination of musical notes. Commonly used in the context of chordal harmony or chordal structures in compositions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The piece has a rich chordal texture.
- He used a chordal approach to create depth in his music.
- The chordal progression was innovative and captivating.
Translations
Translations of the word "chordal" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cordal
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅเคกเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Akkord
๐ฎ๐ฉ chordal
๐บ๐ฆ ั ะพัะดะพะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ chordalny
๐ฏ๐ต ใณใผใใฎ
๐ซ๐ท chordal
๐ช๐ธ cordal
๐น๐ท kordal
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฝ๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ akordovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ akordovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅผฆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ akordni
๐ฎ๐ธ akkord
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะบะบะพัะดััา
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแ แแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ akkordal
๐ฒ๐ฝ cordal
Etymology
The term 'chordal' originates from the word 'chord', which comes from the Old French 'corde' and the Latin 'chorda', referring to a string in the sense of a musical string. The use of 'chord' in music has evolved over the centuries, with its roots going back to the medieval period when various note combinations began to be used to create harmony. The suffix '-al' indicates that it is an adjective related to chords. The development of chordal harmony has played a significant role in the evolution of Western music, allowing for richer textures and more complex compositions. In contemporary music, chordal structures are foundational, forming the basis for various genres and styles.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,226 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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