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chord

UK
/kɔːd/
US
/kɔrd/

Translations

chordnoun
chords
pl
UK
/kɔːd/
US
/kɔrd/
accordMusique.
The guitarist played a beautiful chord that resonated throughout the room.
Le guitariste a joué un bel accord qui a résonné dans toute la pièce.
cordeGéométrie.
In geometry class, we learned how to calculate the length of a chord in a circle.
En cours de géométrie, nous avons appris à calculer la longueur d'une corde dans un cercle.
Additional translations
membrureArchitecture, construction métallique.
cordeAérodynamique.
résonanceSens figuré, souvent dans des tournures comme « toucher une corde sensible ».
Synonyms
string
rope
tendon
line
cord
chordverb
chorded
Past Simple
chorded
Past Participle
chording
Gerund
UK
/kɔːd/
US
/kɔrd/
harmoniserMusique.
The guitarist began to chord the melody, adding depth to the song.
Le guitariste a commencé à harmoniser la mélodie, ajoutant de la profondeur à la chanson.
s'accorderSens figuré.
His statement chorded with everything we already knew.
Son affirmation s'accordait avec tout ce que nous savions déjà.
chordadjective
more chord
Comp.
most chord
Super.
UK
/kɔːd/
US
/kɔrd/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g. "chord progression"); treated as adjective in dictionary conventions.
harmoniqueMusique.
She analysed the song’s chord structure during the lesson.
Elle a analysé la structure harmonique de la chanson pendant le cours.
Additional translations
cordalGéométrie; terme spécialisé.

Definitions

chordnoun
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.
chordadjective
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.
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