chord

chord · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A group of notes played together in harmony.

  2. 2.

    A straight line connecting two points on a curve.

  3. 3.

    An emotional response or feeling.

  4. 4.

    (anatomy) A cordlike structure, such as a vocal cord.

Forms

plural: chords

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    strike a chord — to evoke an emotional response
  • •
    chord progression — a sequence of chords in music
  • •
    touch a chord — to affect emotionally

Related words

See also: harmony, music, note
Synonyms: harmony, triad

Etymology

From Latin "chorda" meaning string of a musical instrument, from Greek "khorde" meaning gut, string.