chord
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Definition of chord
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: three or more musical tones sounded simultaneously
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noun (2)Definition of chord (Entry 3 of 3)
1 : cord sense 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
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'Chord' vs. 'Cord'
'Chord' vs. 'Cord'
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The first known use of chord was in the 14th century
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Kids Definition of chord
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: a group of tones sounded together to form harmony
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nounKids Definition of chord (Entry 2 of 2)
: a straight line joining two points on a curve
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