Used attributively before a noun (e.g. "chord progression"); treated as adjective in dictionary conventions.
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chordsubstantiv
A group of (typically three or more) notes sounded together, as a basis of harmony.
The guitarist played a beautiful chord that resonated throughout the room.
A straight line connecting two points on a curve.
In geometry class, we learned how to calculate the length of a chord in a circle.
An emotional or intellectual response or connection.
The speech struck a chord with the audience, leaving many in tears.
The distance between the leading and trailing edges of an airfoil or wing.
The wing’s chord must be increased to generate additional lift.
Either of the two main longitudinal members (top or bottom) of a truss that carry the principal stresses.
The engineer reinforced the bridge’s upper chord to handle heavier loads.
chordverb
To play, sing, or arrange music in chords.
The guitarist began to chord the melody, adding depth to the song.
To harmonize, agree, or be in accord (usually followed by with).
His statement chorded with everything we already knew.
chordadjektiv
Relating to, consisting of, or based on musical chords.
She analysed the song’s chord structure during the lesson.
Relating to a chord in geometry or aerodynamics; situated on or measured along a straight line connecting two points on a curve or along the chord line of an airfoil.
The designer adjusted the chord length to optimise the wing’s performance.