chord

/kɔrd/
verb
  1. To play or produce chords on a musical instrument.
    • He spent hours learning how to chord properly on the piano.
    • She chording on her ukulele while singing a cheerful tune.
    • The band chording together created a rich, full sound.
noun
  1. A group of three or more musical notes played together, forming the basis of harmony in music.
    • The pianist played a beautiful, soft chord that filled the room.
    • Learning to change chords smoothly is an important skill for any guitarist.
    • She strummed a simple chord on the guitar to accompany the song.
  2. A straight line segment that connects two points on a curve or circle.
    • In geometry class, we learned how to calculate the length of a chord in a circle.
    • A diameter is the longest chord that can be drawn through the center of a circle.
    • The chord of the arc was drawn to help measure the distance between the two points.
  3. A feeling or emotion that resonates strongly with someone (often used in the phrase 'strike a chord').
    • His story of overcoming difficulties struck a chord with many young people.
    • Her speech about kindness struck a chord with everyone in the audience.
    • The movie's theme of friendship really touched a chord with me.
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