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The Meaning of chord

  • (n.) The string of a musical instrument.
  • (n.) A combination of tones simultaneously performed, producing more or less perfect harmony, as, the common chord.
  • (n.) A right line uniting the extremities of the arc of a circle or curve.
  • (n.) A cord. See Cord, n., 4.
  • (n.) The upper or lower part of a truss, usually horizontal, resisting compression or tension.
  • (v. t.) To provide with musical chords or strings; to string; to tune.
  • (v. i.) To accord; to harmonize together; as, this note chords with that.

Synonyms

harmonize , harmonise , fit in , agree , consort , reconcile , concord , accord , play

Homophones

cord

Rhymes

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