English noun: chord | |||
1. | chord (shape) a straight line connecting two points on a curve | ||
Broader (hypernym) | straight line | ||
2. | chord (communication) a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together | ||
Broader (hypernym) | musical note, note, tone | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | arpeggio, common chord, seventh chord, sforzando, triad | ||
English verb: chord | |||
1. | chord (creation) play chords on (a string instrument) | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | play | ||
Domain category | music | ||
2. | chord (change) bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing | ||
Synonyms | harmonise, harmonize | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | alter, change, modify | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | key | ||
Domain category | music | ||