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Chords

Verb / kɔ:rdz / Another word for chords — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Chords are groups of musical notes that are played together to make a harmony.

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Common collocations

  • major chord
  • minor chord
  • diminished chord
  • augmented chord
  • play chords
  • strike a chord
  • chord progression
  • musical chords

Word family

noun chord
verb chord

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.

Example sentences

  1. The pianist played the chords of the song beautifully.
  2. I practiced playing the chords on my guitar for hours.
  3. The choir sang the chords in perfect harmony.
  4. I don't know the chords to this song, can you teach me?
  5. 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

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