Definition of chord
: three or more musical tones sounded simultaneously
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Origin and Etymology of chord
alteration of Middle English cord, short for accord
Examples of chord in a Sentence
the revised system chords perfectly with the original goals
First Known Use of chord
14th century
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Definition of chord
1 : cord 3a
2 : a straight line segment joining and included between two points on a circle; broadly : a straight line joining two points on a curve
3 : an individual emotion or disposition struck a responsive chord
4 : either of the two outside members of a truss connected and braced by the web members
5 : the straight line distance joining the leading and trailing edges of an airfoil
Origin and Etymology of chord
alteration of 1cord
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Definition of chord for Students
: a group of tones sounded together to form harmony
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