power chord
noun
: a combination of two tones consisting of a root and its fifth that is often used in rock music
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The Black Keys, happily on tour again, demonstrate the links between the blues, garage rock and modern indie rocks with their sharp and effective power chord solos.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2025
The last two concerts are at Alga Norte Community Park: Aug. 15, Wayward Sons (power chord rock nostalgia); and Aug. 22, Euphoria Brass Band (modern New Orleans-style jazz).
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
The last two concerts are at Alga Norte Community Park: Aug. 15, Wayward Sons (power chord rock nostalgia) and Aug. 22, Euphoria Brass Band (modern New Orleans-style jazz).
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
After which, he's literally blown away at the first power chord.
—New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2025
The last two concerts are at Alga Norte Community Park: Aug. 15, featuring Wayward Sons (power chord rock nostalgia), and Aug. 22, with Euphoria Brass Band (modern New Orleans-style jazz).
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
The last two concerts are at Alga Norte Community Park on Aug. 15, Wayward Sons (power chord rock nostalgia) and Aug. 22, Euphoria Brass Band (modern New Orleans-style jazz).
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
The last two concerts are at Alga Norte Community Park on Aug. 15 featuring Wayward Sons (power chord rock nostalgia), and Aug. 22, Euphoria Brass Band (modern New Orleans-style jazz).
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
In addition to the performers, hip-hop founder DJ Kool Herc and inventor of the power chord Link Wray will receive the musical influence award.
—Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 3 May 2023
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2025
The last two concerts are at Alga Norte Community Park: Aug. 15, Wayward Sons (power chord rock nostalgia); and Aug. 22, Euphoria Brass Band (modern New Orleans-style jazz).
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
The last two concerts are at Alga Norte Community Park: Aug. 15, Wayward Sons (power chord rock nostalgia) and Aug. 22, Euphoria Brass Band (modern New Orleans-style jazz).
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
After which, he's literally blown away at the first power chord.
—New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2025
The last two concerts are at Alga Norte Community Park: Aug. 15, featuring Wayward Sons (power chord rock nostalgia), and Aug. 22, with Euphoria Brass Band (modern New Orleans-style jazz).
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
The last two concerts are at Alga Norte Community Park on Aug. 15, Wayward Sons (power chord rock nostalgia) and Aug. 22, Euphoria Brass Band (modern New Orleans-style jazz).
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
The last two concerts are at Alga Norte Community Park on Aug. 15 featuring Wayward Sons (power chord rock nostalgia), and Aug. 22, Euphoria Brass Band (modern New Orleans-style jazz).
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
In addition to the performers, hip-hop founder DJ Kool Herc and inventor of the power chord Link Wray will receive the musical influence award.
—Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 3 May 2023
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“Power chord.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20chord. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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