chord

Pronunciation

• IPA: /kɔː(r)d/
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Homophones

• cord

Noun

Singular chord

Plural chords

A C-major chord played on guitar

The red line BX is a chord

1. (music) A chord is made of several notes together, usually three or four.

   Some singers accompany themselves on guitar by playing chords.

2. (various uses) A straight line, that can be material or an abstract line linking two points together.

See also

• pitch
• note
• line