Meaning Of The Word Chord

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chord
countable noun: A chord is a number of musical notes played or sung at the same time with a pleasing effect.

chord in American English 1
the string of a musical instrument
noun: a feeling or emotion

chord in American English 2
a combination of three or more tones sounded together in harmony
to harmonize
noun: a combination of usually three or more musical tones sounded simultaneously
transitive verb: to establish or play a chord or chords for (a particular harmony or song); harmonize or voice

chord in British English 1
noun: a straight line connecting two points on a curve or curved surface

chord in British English 2
noun: the simultaneous sounding of a group of musical notes, usually three or more in number

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