What does CHORD mean?

Chord

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A group of three or more musical notes played together to create harmony.

Pronunciations: US: /kɔrd/, UK: /kɔːd/

Origin and Usage: The word "chord" originated from the Greek word "khordē" which means gut or string of an instrument. It was first used in the English language in the 16th century to describe a combination of musical notes played simultaneously. Today, the term is used in music theory and composition to describe a harmonic structure created by three or more notes played together.

Synonyms: Harmony, concord, agreement, accord, unity.

Related Words: Music, scale, tempo, rhythm, pitch.

Example Sentences:

• He played a beautiful chord on the piano.
• The guitarist strummed the chords to the song.
• The choir sang in perfect chord.