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chord

The correct spelling is chord.

How to pronounce chord

/kɔː(ɹ)d/
noun

IPA: /kɔː(ɹ)d/

Say it like: Cho-rd

The correct spelling is chord. A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously. For example: "This note chords with that one."

Usage Examples

This note chords with that one.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously.
  2. 2.A straight line between two points of a curve.
  3. 3.A horizontal member of a truss.
  4. 4.The distance between the leading and trailing edge of a wing, measured in the direction of the normal airflow.
  5. 5.An imaginary line from the luff of a sail to its leech.

verb

  1. 1.To write chords for.
  2. 2.To accord; to harmonize together.
  3. 3.To provide with musical chords or strings; to string; to tune.

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