CHORD


Meaning of CHORD in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kɔ:(r)d ]

( chords)

1.

A chord is a number of musical notes played or sung at the same time with a pleasing effect.

...the opening chords of ‘Stairway to Heaven’.

N-COUNT

see also vocal cords

2.

If something strikes a chord with you, it makes you feel sympathy or enthusiasm.

Mr Jenkins’ arguments for stability struck a chord with Europe’s two most powerful politicians...

PHRASE : V inflects

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