Chorded: meaning, definitions and examples
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chorded
[ ˈkɔːrdɪd ]
musical terminology
Chorded refers to a sound or music that is produced or organized into chords. Chords are combinations of two or more notes played simultaneously, which creates harmony. In the context of musical performance, a chorded instrument, such as a guitar or piano, is one that primarily produces chords rather than single notes. This term can also apply to singing or instrumental techniques that emphasize harmonic progression rather than melodic lines.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The guitarist played a chorded melody.
- She sang in a beautiful chorded harmony.
- The song features a rich chorded accompaniment.
Translations
Translations of the word "chorded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 acordado
🇮🇳 सुरों वाला
🇩🇪 akkordiert
🇮🇩 berakkor
🇺🇦 акордовий
🇵🇱 chordowy
🇯🇵 和音の
🇫🇷 accordé
🇪🇸 acordeado
🇹🇷 akordlu
🇰🇷 화음의
🇸🇦 مُنسق
🇨🇿 akordovaný
🇸🇰 akordovaný
🇨🇳 和弦的
🇸🇮 akordiran
🇮🇸 akkordaður
🇰🇿 аккордталған
🇬🇪 აკორდირებული
🇦🇿 akkordlaşdırılmış
🇲🇽 acordeado
Etymology
The term 'chorded' derives from the word 'chord,' which has its origins in the late Middle Ages from the Old French 'corde' meaning 'string'. The concept of musical chords emerged significantly during the Renaissance when musicians began to explore harmony in more structured ways. The early understanding of chords was predominantly related to stringed instruments, but as music evolved, the definition expanded to include all forms of harmony in both vocal and instrumental music. By the 19th century, the use of 'chorded' became more commonplace in musical terminology, especially with the rise of popular music and the increasing complexity of harmony in composition.