IPA: /kɔrd/
KK: /kɔrd/
To play a group of musical notes together on an instrument.
She loves to chord on her guitar during the evenings.
Past: chorded
Past Participle: chorded
A straight line that connects two points on a curve or a musical term referring to a group of notes played together.
The musician played a beautiful chord on the piano.
To play a group of musical notes together, creating harmony.
She learned to chord on the guitar during her music lessons.
Past: chorded
Past Participle: chorded
Chord → The word 'chord' originates from the Greek word 'chordē' (χορδή), meaning string or cord. It refers to a stringed instrument or the strings of a musical instrument, which produce harmonious sounds when played together.
Think of 'chord' as a 'string' ('chordē') that creates music when played together, helping you remember that a chord is a combination of musical notes.