HyperDic: chord

English > 4 senses of the word chord:
NOUNshapechorda straight line connecting two points on a curve
communicationchorda combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together
VERBcreationchordplay chords on (a string instrument)
changechord, harmonize, harmonisebring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing
chord > pronunciation
Soundskao'rd
Rhymesaboard ... Woodward: 73 rhymes with aord...
English > chord: 4 senses > noun 1, shape
MeaningA straight line connecting two points on a curve.
Broaderstraight lineA line traced by a point traveling in a constant direction
Spanishcuerda
Catalancorda
English > chord: 4 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningA combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together.
NarrowerarpeggioA chord whose notes are played in rapid succession rather than simultaneously
common chord, triadA three-note major or minor chord
seventh chordA triad with a seventh added
sforzandoAn accented chord
Broadernote, musical note, toneA notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound
Spanishacorde
Catalanacord
Adjectiveschordalrelating to or consisting of or emphasizing chords
Verbschordbring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing
chordplay chords on (a string instrument)
English > chord: 4 senses > verb 1, creation
MeaningPlay chords on (a string instrument) .
PatternSomebody ----s something
CategorymusicAn artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
BroaderplayPerform music on (a musical instrument)
Nounschorda combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together
English > chord: 4 senses > verb 2, change
MeaningBring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonymsharmonize, harmonise
Categorymusic(music) the sounds produced by singers or musical instruments (or reproductions of such sounds)
Narrowerkeyregulate the musical pitch of
Broaderchange, alter, modifyCause to change
Spanisharmonizar, concordar, congeniar
Catalanconcordar, congeniar, harmonitzar
Nounschorda combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together

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