chord
Translation
chord
Examples
He played a beautiful chord on the piano.
He played a beautiful chord on the piano.
The line segment is a chord of the circle.
The line segment is a chord of the circle.
The vocal chords produce sound when they vibrate.
The vocal chords produce sound when they vibrate.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) ~ a musical sound of three or more notes played together. He played a beautiful chord on the piano.
Similar Words
Synonyms (music): harmony, triad
Etymology
From Greek 'khordē' meaning 'gut, string'. This connects to both musical instrument strings and anatomical cords.
Memory Tips
Think of a guitar 'cord' (string) being played to make a 'chord'. Or the vocal 'chords' making a sound.