1. a combination of three or more musical notes played or sung together
2. a straight line connecting two points on a curve or circle
Usage: geometry

1. to play chords on a musical instrument

Examples

• The pianist played a beautiful C major chord.
• She learned to chord on the guitar last summer.
• The song begins with a simple three-note chord.
• In geometry class, we measured the chord of the circle.
• He can chord most popular songs by ear.
• The chord progression creates a melancholy mood.
• Draw a chord from point A to point B on the circle.