Translation guide
The English word 'chord' has two main meanings: a musical chord (multiple notes played together) and a geometric chord (a line segment connecting two points on a curve). This guide focuses on the musical meaning, which is far more common in everyday use.
A combination of three or more notes played simultaneously in music.
The most common and natural word for a musical chord in Japanese. It is a loanword from English and used in all contexts, from casual conversation to music theory.
A native Japanese word for 'chord', literally 'harmonious sound'. It is more formal and often used in classical music contexts or music theory. Less common in casual conversation.
A straight line segment whose endpoints both lie on a curve, especially a circle.
The standard mathematical term for a chord of a circle or curve. Also means 'bowstring' or 'string' of a musical instrument, but context makes the meaning clear.
この曲のコードを教えてください。
Please tell me the chords for this song.
I play chords on the guitar.
この和音は不協和音です。
This chord is dissonant.
円の弦の長さを求めなさい。
Find the length of the chord of the circle.