Chord (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• The musician played a beautiful chord on her guitar that filled the entire room with a sweet melody.
• The complex chord in the song was difficult for the singer to hit, but she practiced every day to get it right.
• The guitarist carefully chose the notes to create a rich and full chord that would complement the vocalist's powerful voice.
• The combination of notes in the chord created a sense of tension that was later resolved when the music transitioned to a new key.
• The musician's fingers moved deftly over the strings to create a chord that was both haunting and beautiful.

Hypernyms

• Tone
• Musical Note

Hyponyms

• Triad

Related Words

• Chord (verb)
• Chordal (adjective)

Meaning ²

A straight line connecting two points on a curve.

Classification

Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.