chord

Example Sentences

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Her friend was speaking of moving into her own house and "doing really well", recalled Rachel, and while she was proud of her, the stark contrast between them struck a chord.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

On “Pajarito,” a light and whimsical number in Spanish addressed to a little bird, he whistles part of the melody as the circular chord progression invites clapping along.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

So the quiet act of solidarity by an ordinary father standing by his daughter has struck a chord online, drawing millions of views and widespread praise.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

The Kyrie opens with a strong D-major chord in the large orchestra that seems an obvious downbeat but turns out to be an upbeat.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

In root position, the root, which is the note that names the chord, is the lowest note.

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