chord
kord
[ English ]
Definition
The sounding of two or more notes (usually at least three) simultaneously. Most chords are based on triads or three notes with the interval of a major or minor third between each of the three notes. The two most common chords are the major and minor chords. A major chord is composed of a major third above the tonic note, and a perfect fifth above the tonic, a minor chord is composed of a minor third and a perfect fifth.
Also; sixth chord, seventh chord, ninth chord, eleventh chord, thirteenth chord, broken chord, parallel chord, chord inversion, chord progression, chord symbol.