chord
1 of 2noun/kɔrd/
Forms:chords
1
three or more musical notes that form a harmony when played together
A chord is a group of three or more musical notes played together simultaneously. These notes are typically chosen to create a harmonious sound, and they work together to form the basis of harmony in a piece of music. For example, a basic chord might include a root note, a third, and a fifth note, creating a rich sound that supports melodies. Chords are used to provide structure and emotion in music, and they help to define the harmonic framework of a song or composition.
- The guitarist strummed a G major chord to start the song.
- She learned to play a complex jazz chord on the piano.
- He practiced changing from one chord to another smoothly.
- The singer's voice harmonized perfectly with the piano chord.
- The musician's fingers moved quickly to form each chord on the fretboard.
2
a straight line segment that connects two points on the edge of a circle
- The longest chord in a circle is its diameter.
- To find the length of a chord, you can use the circle's radius and the central angle subtended by the chord.
- Any chord divides the circle into two arcs.
- The perpendicular bisector of a chord passes through the center of the circle.
- In a circle, equal chords are equidistant from the center.