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chord

Pronunciation: [kɔrd]

Word

Learn how to use chord in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “music”

(noun) a group of notes played together at the same time. It sounds rich and full, like when you play a few keys on a piano together instead of just one.

Example

The musician played a beautiful chord on the guitar that filled the room with music.

Example

He forgot to play the chord, so the song sounded empty.

Example

Can you play a chord on the piano for us?

Context: “mathematics”

(noun) a straight line connecting two points on a curve, like a part of a circle. Imagine drawing a line from one side of a circle to another without going all the way around.

Example

The chord connects points A and B on the circle perfectly.

Example

The line is not a chord because it doesn't connect two points on the circle.

Example

What do you call the line that connects two points on a circle?

Context: “music”

(verb) to play or sing a group of notes together. Like when you strum a guitar to make it sound full.

Example

She decided to chord the song during the rehearsal to make it more exciting.

Example

He didn’t chord the song properly, so it sounded strange.

Example

Can you chord this part of the song to make it sound better?

How to pronounce chord

Pronunciation: [kɔrd]

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