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chord

[kawrd] / kɔrd /




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The album is loaded with Anthrax trademarks — serrated, crunchy riffs, soaring lead vocals, bludgeoning beats, and scorching guitar — but there are also galactic noise effects, angular song structures and atypical chord configurations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Michael Carrick struck a chord with many Manchester United fans as he lavished praise on Kobbie Mainoo after his side's thrilling 5-2 victory over Ipswich at Old Trafford, calling the midfielder's performance "immense".

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

“Ugly Beauty” leans more into the song’s drama than its chord progressions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

Appealing to a client’s concern for their spouse or partner can also strike a chord.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

In fact, a song that does not end on the tonic chord will sound quite unsettled and even unfinished to most listeners.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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