Meaning of chord in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /kɔrd/

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  1. Verb

    chord

    Definitions

    1. play chords on (a string instrument)
  2. 2. bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing

    Derived terms

  3. Noun

    chord

    Etymology

    Middle English cord, from accord. The spelling change in the 18th century was due to confusion with chord. The original sense was ‘agreement, reconciliation’, later ‘a musical concord or harmonious sound’; the current sense dates from the mid 18th century

    Definitions

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

    Derived terms

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