Lexic.us

Definition of Chord

1. Verb. Play chords on (a string instrument).

2. Noun. A straight line connecting two points on a curve.

3. Verb. Bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing.

4. Noun. A combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together.

Definition of Chord

1. n. The string of a musical instrument.

2. v. t. To provide with musical chords or strings; to string; to tune.

3. v. i. To accord; to harmonize together; as, this note chords with that.

Definition of Chord

1. Noun. (context: music) In music, a combination of any three or more notes sounded simultaneously. ¹

2. Noun. (geometry) A straight line between two points of a curve. ¹

3. Noun. (context: engineering) A horizontal member of a truss. ¹

4. Noun. (context: aeronautics) The distance between the leading and trailing edge of a wing, measured in the direction of the normal airflow. ¹

5. Noun. (computing) A keyboard shortcut that involves two or more distinct keypresses, such as Ctrl+M followed by P. ¹

6. Verb. (transitive) To write chords for. ¹

7. Verb. (music) To accord; to harmonize together. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Chord

1. to play a chord (a combination of three or more musical tones) [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chord

choragi choragic choragus choraguses choral choral ode chorale chorale prelude choralelike chorales

choralist choralists chorally choralography chorals chord (current term) chord- chord progression chord progressions chorda

chorda-mesoderm chorda dorsalis chorda magna chorda obliqua chorda saliva chorda spinalis chorda tympani nerve chorda umbilicalis chorda vertebralis

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