chord
/kɔːd/ (bre, ipa) · /kɔːrd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkȯrd/ (ame, mw)
chord — 名詞
- chordsingular
- chordsplural
1. a group of musical notes that are sounded at the same moment, creating a single
和弦
同時發出的數個音符組合
a group of musical notes that are sounded at the same moment, creating a single sound with a particular emotional quality — for example, a C major chord sounds bright, while a D minor chord sounds sad.
The guitarist played a loud chord, and the crowd cheered.
吉他手彈了一個響亮的和弦，群眾歡呼了起來。
Aiko learned to play three basic chords on her new ukulele.
Aiko 學會在她的新烏克麗麗上彈三個基本和弦。
collocation: play + chord
The piano teacher showed Ravi how to form a C major chord.
鋼琴老師教 Ravi 如何彈出 C 大調和弦。
This sad song uses only minor chords throughout the whole piece.
這首悲傷的歌曲從頭到尾只用小調和弦。
Beatriz held the final chord of the symphony for several seconds.
Beatriz 將交響樂的最後一個和弦延續了好幾秒。
- single note
one isolated pitch rather than a combination
文法句型
chord + of [notes]
play + chord
[adjective] + chord
用法筆記
A chord is different from an arpeggio: in a chord, all notes sound at once; in an arpeggio, they are played one after another.
常見錯誤
2. a straight segment that connects any two points on the edge of a closed curve, s
弦
連接圓周上兩點的直線段
a straight segment that connects any two points on the edge of a closed curve, such as a circle — for example, a line from one side of a circle to the other without passing through the centre.
The teacher drew a chord connecting two points on the circle.
老師在圓上畫了一條連接兩點的弦。
collocation: draw + chord
A diameter is a chord that passes through the centre of a circle.
直徑是一條穿過圓心的弦。
diameter as a special type of chord
Ravi calculated the length of the chord using a geometric formula.
Ravi 用幾何公式計算了那條弦的長度。
The longest chord in any circle is always the diameter.
任何圓中最長的弦都是直徑。
- line segment
a more general term for any straight part of a line between two points
- diameter
a chord that goes through the centre — the longest possible chord in a circle
文法句型
chord + of [a circle]
the + chord + between [two points]
用法筆記
In school geometry problems, 'chord' almost always refers to a line inside a circle. On other curves, the term may be called a 'chord of the curve.'
常見錯誤
chord — 動詞
- chordpresent simple I / you / we / they
- chords3rd person singular
- chording-ing form
- chordedpast simple
1. when playing a guitar, banjo, or similar instrument with strings, to sound group
彈和弦
在弦樂器上彈奏和弦
when playing a guitar, banjo, or similar instrument with strings, to sound groups of notes together in order to accompany a melody or create rhythm.
Theo spent the afternoon chording softly on his acoustic guitar.
Theo 整個下午都在輕輕彈奏他的木吉他。
collocation: chord + on + instrument
The jazz band chording behind the singer created a rich, warm sound.
爵士樂團在歌手背後彈奏和弦，營造出豐富溫暖的音色。
Hana is learning to chord while reading sheet music at the same time.
Hana 正在學習一邊看樂譜一邊彈和弦。
The music teacher showed the beginners how to chord properly on their guitars.
音樂老師向初學者示範如何在吉他上正確彈奏和弦。
文法句型
chord + on [instrument]
chord + through [song]
chord [instrument]
用法筆記
This verb form is less common than the noun; English speakers more often say 'play chords' than use 'chord' as a verb. Frequently appears in the progressive (e.g., 'He was chording on his guitar').
常見錯誤
2. to adjust or combine musical notes or voices so that they sound pleasing togethe
和諧進行
使音符或聲部和諧
to adjust or combine musical notes or voices so that they sound pleasing together, producing a smooth and unified overall sound.
The choir director helped the singers chord their voices perfectly for the final piece.
合唱團指揮幫助團員們和諧地融合他們的歌聲，以呈現最終曲目。
chord + [voices] as object
These two notes do not chord well together when played loudly.
這兩個音符大聲彈奏時無法和諧地結合。
chord + well + together (intransitive)
Priya worked with the quartet to chord the different vocal parts before the concert.
Priya 與四重奏合作，在音樂會前將不同的聲部調整為和諧。
The music theory textbook explains how to chord two melodies into a single line.
這本音樂理論教科書解釋如何將兩個旋律融合成一條單一的聲線。
- clash
when notes do not sound good together
文法句型
chord + with [voice/instrument]
chord [notes/voices]
用法筆記
Very rare in everyday speech. Most English speakers use 'harmonise' instead. You will mostly encounter this sense in academic writing about music theory or in historical texts.