chord /kɒ:d/

Meaning

English definition

• (n.) a straight line connecting two points on a curve
• (n.) a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together
• (v.) play chords on (a string instrument)

Chinese translation

• n. 弦, 和音
• [医] 索, 带

Word details

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

/kɒ:d/

Syllables

1

Exam levels

CET-6 · TOEFL · IELTS · GRE

Frequency

Zipf 3.65 · Super Rare

Word forms

chording, chorded, chords

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