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CHORD, n.

1. The string of a musical instrument.

2. In music, the union of two or more sounds uttered at the same time, forming an entire harmony; as a third, fifth and eighth, which are perfect chords, or consonancies. The fourth and sixth are imperfect chords.

3. In geometry, a right line drawn or supposed to extend from one end of an arch of a circle to the other. Hence the chord of an arch is a right line joining the extremities of that arch.

CHORD, v.t. To string.

1913 Definition
Chord (chord)
n.(kôrd)
Chord
[L chorda a gut, a string made of a gut, Gr. chordh`. In the sense of a string or small rope, in general, it is written cord. See Cord.]
  1. The string of a musical instrument.
    Milton.
  2. A combination of tones simultaneously performed, producing more or less perfect harmony, as, the common chord.
  3. A right line uniting the extremities of the arc of a circle or curve.
  4. A cord. See Cord, n., 4.
  5. The upper or lower part of a truss, usually horizontal, resisting compression or tension.
    Waddell.

    Accidental, Common, ***and] Vocal chords. See under Accidental, Common, and Vocal. -- Chord of an arch. See Illust. of Arch. -- Chord of curvature, a chord drawn from any point of a curve, in the circle of curvature for that point. -- Scale of chords. See Scale.

  6. To provide with musical chords or strings] to string; to tune.

    When Jubal struck the chorded shell.
    Dryden.

    Even the solitary old pine tree chords his harp.
    Beecher.

  7. To accord; to harmonize together; as, this note chords with that.

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