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chord in German

chord in German is Akkord, Sehne, Profilsehne — chord means three or more musical notes played together in harmony.

chord in German

Akkord
noun
(music) A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously.
Sehne
noun
(rail) A section of subsidiary railway track that interconnects two primary tracks that cross at different levels, to permit traffic to flow between them.
Profilsehne
noun
(aeronautics) The distance between the leading and trailing edge of a wing, measured in the direction of the normal airflow.
Tastenkombination
noun
(computing) A keyboard shortcut that involves two or more distinct keypresses, such as Ctrl+M followed by P.

What does "chord" mean?

  1. noun Three or more musical notes played together in harmony.
    "The guitarist strummed a simple three-chord progression."
  2. noun A straight line segment connecting two points on a curve.
    "The engineer measured the chord of the arch."

chord in a sentence

  • The guitarist strummed a simple three-chord progression.
  • She learned to play the C major chord on piano.
  • The engineer measured the chord of the arch.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "chord" in German?

"chord" in German is Akkord, Sehne, Profilsehne. chord means: Three or more musical notes played together in harmony.

How do you use "chord" in a sentence?

Example: "The guitarist strummed a simple three-chord progression." In German, "chord" is Akkord, Sehne, Profilsehne.

Are there other ways to say "chord" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "chord": Akkord, Sehne, Profilsehne, Tastenkombination.

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