chords

We have found lemma(root) word of chords : chord.

Definitions


[kɔːd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a group of (typically three or more) notes sounded together, as a basis of harmony
(e.g: the triumphal opening chords)


Phrases:

Origin:
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], (Verb)

Definitions:
- play, sing, or arrange notes in chords
(e.g: the entire swing session is masterfully chorded by the Duke on piano)


Phrases:

Origin:
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], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a straight line joining the ends of an arc

- each of the two principal members of a truss
(e.g: a stabilizer chord)


- a string on a harp or other instrument


Phrases:
- strike a chord
- strike the right chord

Origin:
mid 16th century (in the anatomical sense): a later spelling (influenced by Latin chorda ‘rope’) of cord




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