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Adapted From: WordNet 2.0 Copyright 2003 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

chord
A	noun
	1	chord
				a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together
		Category Tree: abstraction ╚relation ╚social relation ╚communication ╚written communication; written language ╚writing ╚notation; notational system ╚musical notation ╚note; musical note; tone ╚chord ╚seventh chord ╚common chord; triad ╚sforzando ╚arpeggio
	2	chord
				a straight line connecting two points on a curve
		Category Tree: abstraction ╚attribute ╚shape; form ╚line ╚straight line ╚chord
B	verb
	1	harmonize, harmonise, chord
				bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing
		Category Tree: change; alter; modify ╚harmonize, harmonise, chord ╚key
	2	chord
				play chords on (a string instrument)
		Category Tree: sound ╚play ╚chord

Forum discussions with the word(s) "chord" in the title:

crashing chord
low chord (bridge)
no chord within vibrated to it
The book struck a chord with me.

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