A1 adjective Neutro #2,891 mais comum

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
chord
Verb
chord
Advérbio
chordally
Adjetivo
chordal
Relacionado
chord-master
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: chord

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
chord
Verb
chord
Advérbio
chordally
Adjetivo
chordal
Relacionado
chord-master

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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

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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: chord

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individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

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region

B2

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resource

B2

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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

A1

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

A1

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I

A1

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