Meaning of the word chord in English

What does chord mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

chord

US /kɔːrd/
UK /kɔːd/
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Noun

1.

a group of (typically three or more) notes sounded together, as a basis of harmony.

Example:
The song began with a simple piano chord.
He strummed a few chords on his guitar.
2.

a straight line segment whose endpoints both lie on the circle.

Example:
In geometry, a chord connects two points on a curve.
The diameter is the longest chord of a circle.
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