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Chord

The string of a musical instrument.

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Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

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Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

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Note 76% connected

To butt; to push with the horns.

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Play 76% connected

To engage in sport or lively recreation; to exercise for the sake of amusement; to frolic; to spot.

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Tone 76% connected

Sound, or the character of a sound, or a sound considered as of this or that character; as, a low, high, loud, grave, acute, sweet, or harsh tone.

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Narrower term 3

Arpeggio 76% connected

The production of the tones of a chord in rapid succession, as in playing the harp, and not simultaneously; a strain thus played.

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Sforzando 76% connected

Alt. of Sforzato

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Triad 76% connected

A union of three; three objects treated as one; a ternary; a trinity; as, a triad of deities.

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Manner of action 1

Key 76% connected

An instrument by means of which the bolt of a lock is shot or drawn; usually, a removable metal instrument fitted to the mechanism of a particular lo…

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Derivationally related 4

Chordal 74% connected

Of or pertaining to a chord.

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Chordal 74% connected

Of or pertaining to a chord.

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Harmonize 74% connected

To agree in action, adaptation, or effect on the mind; to agree in sense or purport; as, the parts of a mechanism harmonize.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Harmonize 74% connected

To agree in action, adaptation, or effect on the mind; to agree in sense or purport; as, the parts of a mechanism harmonize.

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Synonym 1

Harmonize 92% connected

To agree in action, adaptation, or effect on the mind; to agree in sense or purport; as, the parts of a mechanism harmonize.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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