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Cords: meaning, definitions and examples

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cords

 

[ kษ”หrdz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

Cords are groups of musical notes that are played together to create harmony. They are essential in creating beautiful melodies in music.

Synonyms

accompaniment, harmony, melody

Examples of usage

  • The pianist played the chords on the piano.
  • The guitarist strummed the chords on his guitar.
Context #2 | Noun

ropes or strings

Cords are thick ropes or strings made of fibers such as nylon or cotton, used for various purposes like tying, pulling, or securing objects.

Synonyms

cables, ropes, strings

Examples of usage

  • He used the cords to tie the packages together.
  • The curtains were held back by decorative cords.

Translations

Translations of the word "cords" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cordas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‹เคฐเคฟเคฏเคพเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schnรผre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฝัƒั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sznury

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒผใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cordes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cuerdas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ipler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุจุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกลˆลฏry

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกnรบry

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปณๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vrvi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ strengir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€า›ะฐะฝะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ipler

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cuerdas

Etymology

The word 'cords' originated from Middle English 'cord', from Old French 'corde', and from Latin 'chorda', which means 'string of a musical instrument'. Over time, the word evolved to encompass various meanings related to both music and ropes/strings.

See also: concord, cord, cordial, cordless.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,526 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.