chord
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On the highlight “Waist Deep,” a piano-led pop number with a chord progression that recalls John Lennon’s “Watching the Wheels,” her intonation is simple and clear, content to let the melody do the emotional work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Appealing to a client’s concern for their spouse or partner can also strike a chord.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Their moves have struck a chord with many in Italy -- whose population is the oldest in the European Union.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
For Flores, the EDM-fused, echoing melody “Mejor Sin Ti,” struck a personal chord; could a relationship be the only thing standing in your way to personal success?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Figure 5.29: The note following the slash is the bass note of the chord.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
Vocabulary lists containing chord
"The Weary Blues" by Langston Hughes
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The ACT Math Test: Geometry, List 1
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Music - Introductory
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