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Definitions for: Chord
[n] a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together
[n] a straight line connecting two points on a curve
[v] bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing
[v] play chords on, as of string instruments
Webster (1913) Definition: Chord, n. [L chorda a gut, a string made of a gut, Gr.
?. In the sense of a string or small rope, in general, it is
written cord. See Cord.]
1. The string of a musical instrument. --Milton.
2. (Mus.) A combination of tones simultaneously performed,
producing more or less perfect harmony, as, the common
chord.
3. (Geom.) A right line uniting the extremities of the arc of
a circle or curve.
4. (Anat.) A cord. See Cord, n., 4.
5. (Engin.) The upper or lower part of a truss, usually
horizontal, resisting compression or tension. --Waddell.
Accidental, Common, & Vocal chords. See under
Accidental, Common, and Vocal.
Chord of an arch. See Illust. of Arch.
Chord of curvature, a chord drawn from any point of a
curve, in the circle of curvature for that point.
Scale of chords. See Scale.
Chord, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Chorded; p. pr. & vb. n.
Chording.]
To provide with musical chords or strings; to string; to
tune.
When Jubal struck the chorded shell. --Dryden.
Even the solitary old pine tree chords his harp.
--Beecher.
Chord, v. i. (Mus.)
To accord; to harmonize together; as, this note chords with
that.
Synonyms: harmonise, harmonize
See Also: alter, arpeggio, change, common chord, key, musical note, note, play, seventh chord, sforzando, straight line, tone, triad
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