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Word: Chord
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English cord, from accord. The spelling change in the 18th century was due to confusion with chord. The original sense was ‘agreement, reconciliation’, later ‘a musical concord or harmonious sound’; the current sense dates from the mid 18th century
kɔːd
a group of (typically three or more) notes sounded together, as a basis of harmony
Short Definition:group of notes sounded together
Examples:- the triumphal opening chords
- a G major chord
Word: Chord
Speech Type: Verb
kɔːd
play, sing, or arrange notes in chords
Short Definition:play, sing, or arrange notes in chords
Examples:- the entire swing session is masterfully chorded by the Duke on piano
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