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chord

/kɔːrd/

A chord is a group of three or more musical notes played together at the same time. It is used to create harmony in songs and is a basic part of playing instruments like the guitar or piano.

Exemples

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1

The teacher showed me how to play a simple C major chord on the guitar.

The teacher showed me how to play a simple C major chord on the guitar.

2

The final chord of the symphony resonated through the concert hall.

The final chord of the symphony resonated through the concert hall.

3

Just play any chord that sounds good with the melody.

Just play any chord that sounds good with the melody.

Famille de mots

Nom
chord
Verb
chord
Adverbe
chordally
Adjectif
chordal
Apparenté
chord-master
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Astuce mémo

Remember that 'CHord' is for 'CHorus'—both are parts of music.

Quiz rapide

He learned to play his first _____ on the piano today.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : chord

Exemples

1

The teacher showed me how to play a simple C major chord on the guitar.

everyday

The teacher showed me how to play a simple C major chord on the guitar.

2

The final chord of the symphony resonated through the concert hall.

formal

The final chord of the symphony resonated through the concert hall.

3

Just play any chord that sounds good with the melody.

informal

Just play any chord that sounds good with the melody.

4

A triad is a specific type of chord consisting of three distinct pitches.

academic

A triad is a specific type of chord consisting of three distinct pitches.

5

The new advertisement really struck a chord with our younger customers.

business

The new advertisement really struck a chord with our younger customers.

Famille de mots

Nom
chord
Verb
chord
Adverbe
chordally
Adjectif
chordal
Apparenté
chord-master

Collocations courantes

play a chord play a chord
major chord major chord
minor chord minor chord
chord progression chord progression
strike a chord strike a chord

Phrases Courantes

strike a chord

to cause someone to feel a particular emotion

vocal chords

the folds in the throat used to speak (often spelled 'cords')

lost chord

something beautiful or important that has been forgotten

Souvent confondu avec

chord vs cord

A 'cord' is a piece of string or a wire, whereas a 'chord' is a musical term.

chord vs card

A 'card' is a piece of stiff paper, while a 'chord' is a group of notes.

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Notes d'usage

In music, 'chord' refers to the sound of multiple notes. Figuratively, 'to strike a chord' is used when an idea or message connects emotionally with someone.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often forget the 'h' in the spelling, writing 'cord' instead of 'chord' when referring to music.

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Astuce mémo

Remember that 'CHord' is for 'CHorus'—both are parts of music.

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Origine du mot

Derived from Middle English 'cord', a shortening of 'accord', meaning agreement or harmony.

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun plural: chords often used with verbs like 'play', 'hit', or 'strum'
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Contexte culturel

Chords are the foundational building blocks of Western pop and classical music theory.

Quiz rapide

He learned to play his first _____ on the piano today.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : chord

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

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A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

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This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

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The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

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Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

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A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

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A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

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A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

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Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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