chord | ||
1. | [ noun ] (mathematics,geometry) a straight line connecting two points on a curve | |
Related terms: | straight_line | |
2. | [ noun ] (music) a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together | |
Related terms: | note sforzando common_chord seventh_chord arpeggio | |
3. | [ verb ] (music) play chords on, as of string instruments | |
Related terms: | play music | |
4. | [ verb ] (music) bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing | |
Synonyms: | harmonise harmonize | |
Related terms: | change key music harmonization harmonization | |
Similar spelling: |
chard choroid charred charade chert chart cherty cord cheroot Charity Charita chariot |