Chord
WordNet

noun


(1)   A combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together
(2)   A straight line connecting two points on a curve

verb


(3)   Bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing
(4)   Play chords on (a string instrument)
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Etymology


From Latin chorda (cord), < (Doric) χορδά (khorda), Ionic χορδή (khorde) "string of gut, the string of a lyre"

Noun



  1. In music, a combination of any three or more notes sounded simultaneously.
  2. A straight line between two points of a curve.
  3. A horizontal member of a truss.
  4. The distance between the leading and trailing edge of a wing, measured in the direction of the normal airflow.
  5. A keyboard shortcut that involves two or more distinct keypresses, such as Ctrl+M followed by P.

Verb


  1. To write chords for.
    • 2003, Dan Levenson, Clawhammer Banjo from Scratch
      This chording technique works well for learning any tune, but this is the only tune of the set that I will write out completely as a chorded version.
 
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