Chord meaning

What does “chord” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“chord” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a straight line connecting two points on a curve.

chord

noun

  1. a straight line connecting two points on a curve

  2. a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together

verb

  1. play chords on (a stringed instrument)

  2. bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University