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chord

UK
/kɔːd/
US
/kɔrd/

Translations

chordnoun
chords
pl
UK
/kɔːd/
US
/kɔrd/
The guitarist played a beautiful chord.
Гитарист сыграл красивый аккорд.
In geometry, a chord is a straight line connecting two points on a curve.
В геометрии хорда — это прямая линия, соединяющая две точки на кривой.
Synonyms
cord
string
line
tendon
rope
chordverb
chorded
Past Simple
chorded
Past Participle
chording
Gerund
UK
/kɔːd/
US
/kɔrd/
He learned to chord on the guitar quickly.
Он быстро научился аккордировать на гитаре.
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.

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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