chorda
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A string on a musical instrument often mentioned in old texts
- noun
- /ˈkɔrdə/
- Archaic
:
cuerda
- In ancient texts, the word chorda often refers to the strings of a lyre.
Examples
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He replaced the broken chorda on his instrument with a new one made of gut.
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The musician replaced the broken chorda on his guitar.
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The musician carefully tuned each chorda before beginning the performance.
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She plucked a chorda to test its sound.
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The musician carefully tuned each chorda before beginning the performance.
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In ancient texts, the word chorda often refers to the strings of a lyre.
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He replaced the broken chorda on his instrument with a new one made of gut.
Synonyms
string
vschorda
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2.1
A thin, tight cord on a musical instrument or racket
is an older literary term mainly used for cords on musical instruments
How Thick
Surface Forms
Etymology
Chorda comes from the Greek khordē, meaning 'string' or 'gut', and shares the root with English chord and cord. That's why an old or literary chorda often means a musical string you tune or pluck.