English · Arts & Literature
chord
/kɔːd/
[/kɔːd/]
notes played together
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Three or more musical notes played at the same time to produce a harmony.
Example
He strummed a single gentle chord on the guitar, and the whole room fell silent.
He strummed a single gentle chord on the guitar, and the whole room fell silent.
Etymology
A shortening of 'accord' (agreement), later spelled like 'cord' under influence from Greek 'chorde' (string).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in music; the phrase 'strike a chord' means to resonate emotionally.