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chord

kɔɹd, kɔrd, kɔː(ɹ)d, kɔːrd
Meaning: a group of musical notes played together; in geometry, a straight line joining two points on a curve
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: kɔrd, kɔː(ɹ)d, kɔːrd

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Example sentences

She plays one clear chord on the piano before the song starts.
She plays one clear chord on the piano before the song starts.
The orchestra played accelerando as the melody rose toward the final chord.
The orchestra gradually sped up as the melody rose toward the final chord.
During the final passage, the strings played crescendo toward a powerful chord.
During the final passage, the strings played with gradually increasing volume toward a powerful chord.

Usage Notes

Most everyday uses are musical. In mathematics, chord is a technical term, and it is different from cord, which means a rope or cable.

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