Definition of chords Chords
/kɔˈɹdz/ - [kordz] -
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What does chords mean?
Wiktionary 
- chords (Noun)
Plural of chord.
Part of speech
🔤WordNet
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| chord - a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together | ||
| musical note, note, tone a characteristic emotional quality; "it ended on a sour note"; "there was a note of gaiety in her manner"; "he detected a note of sarcasm" | ||
| arpeggio a chord whose notes are played in rapid succession rather than simultaneously | ||
| sforzando (music) a notation written above a note and indicating that it is to be played with a strong initial attack | ||
| common chord, triad a three-note major or minor chord; a note and its third and fifth tones | ||
| chord - a straight line connecting two points on a curve | ||
Verb |
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| chord - play chords on (a string instrument) | ||
| play engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously; "They played games on their opponents"; "play the stock market"; "play with her feelings"; "toy with an idea" | ||
| music musical activity (singing or whistling etc.); "his music was his central interest" | ||
| chord - bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing | ||
| harmonize, harmonise | ||
| modify, alter, change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage" | ||
| music musical activity (singing or whistling etc.); "his music was his central interest" | ||
| key harmonize with or adjust to; "key one's actions to the voters' prevailing attitude" | ||
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Wiktionary
- chord (Noun)
In music, a combination of any three or more notes sounded simultaneously. - chord (Noun)
A straight line between two points of a curve. - chord (Noun)
A horizontal member of a truss. - chord (Noun)
The distance between the leading leading and trailing edge of a wing, measured in the direction of the normal airflow. - chord (Noun)
A keyboard shortcut that involves two or more distinct keypresses, such as Ctrl+M followed by P. - chord (Verb)
To write chords for. - chord (Verb)
To accord; to harmonize together.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- chord (n.)
The string of a musical instrument. - chord (n.)
A combination of tones simultaneously performed, producing more or less perfect harmony, as, the common chord. - chord (n.)
A right line uniting the extremities of the arc of a circle or curve. - chord (n.)
A cord. See Cord, n., 4. - chord (n.)
The upper or lower part of a truss, usually horizontal, resisting compression or tension. - chord (v. t.)
To provide with musical chords or strings; to string; to tune. - chord (v. i.)
To accord; to harmonize together; as, this note chords with that.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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chord
A combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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chord
kord, n. (mus.) the simultaneous and harmonious union of sounds of a different pitch.—The Common chord is a note with its third and perfect fifth reckoned upwards. [Formed from Accord.] -
chord
kord, n. the string of a musical instrument: (fig.) of the emotions: (geom.) a straight line joining the extremities of an arc: a straight line joining any two points in the curve of a circle, ellipse, &c. [L. chorda—Gr. chordē, an intestine.]
Wikipedia 
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A chord in music is when two or more notes are played together (some text books say that it is when "three" or more notes are played).
A chord which is built up of the 1st, 3rd and 5th notes of a scale is called a "tonic triad". Any combination of notes is a chord.
Chords can be played on instruments such as piano, keyboard, organ, harp, guitar, harmonica and xylophone. Chords with two notes can be played on string instruments by bowing on two strings together. By bowing on two strings and then quickly on the other two strings a violinist can sound as if he is playing a four-part chord. Some players of wind instruments are able to make chords by playing two or more harmonics together.
