a group of (typically three or more) notes sounded together, as a basis of harmony

the triumphal opening chords

a G major chord

play, sing, or arrange notes in chords

the entire swing session is masterfully chorded by the Duke on piano

a straight line joining the ends of an arc

each of the two principal members of a truss

a stabilizer chord

the spinal chord

a string on a harp or other instrument