Synonyms for
Chords
Definition
Chords are groups of musical notes that are played together to make a harmony.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- major chord
- minor chord
- diminished chord
- augmented chord
- play chords
- strike a chord
- chord progression
- musical chords
Word family
Usage note
In music, 'chord' refers to a combination of three or more notes sounded simultaneously. It can also refer to an emotional resonance or agreement.
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Example sentences
- The pianist played the chords of the song beautifully.
- I practiced playing the chords on my guitar for hours.
- The choir sang the chords in perfect harmony.
- I don't know the chords to this song, can you teach me?
- The musician strummed the chords on his ukulele.
Quotes
Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart. - Pablo Casals
Without music, life would be a mistake. - Friedrich Nietzsche
Music is the universal language of mankind. - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow