Chord

Quick meaning: Chord is a noun meaning (music) A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously.

Meaning

(music) A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously.

More Meanings

1. (geometry) A line segment between two points of a curve.
2. (engineering) A horizontal member of a truss.
3. (aeronautics) The distance between the leading and trailing edge of a wing, measured in the direction of the normal airflow.
4. (nautical) An imaginary line from the luff of a sail to its leech.
5. (computing) A keyboard shortcut that involves two or more distinct keypresses, such as Ctrl+M followed by P.
6. The string of a musical instrument.
7. (anatomy) A cord.

Example Sentences

This note chords with that one.

When Jubal struck the chorded shell.

Even the solitary old pine tree chords his harp.

Ctrl-K is the default first key for chords, but you can create chords using any keys that you want.

Word Forms

• chords
• chording
• chorded

Synonyms for chord

Depending on context, synonyms include harmonize.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include harmonize, touch, accord, agreement, string, cable.

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