Chord

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

A group of notes sounded together in harmony, or a straight line joining two points on a curve.

“The opening chord of the symphony resonated through the concert hall.”

Pronunciation

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/kɔː(r)d/

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Synonyms

harmonizeharmonise

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