- Of or relating to the strings of an instrument.
- Relating to or consisting of a harmonic chord.
- Giving prominence to harmonic rather than contrapuntal structure: chordal music.
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chord·al (kôr'dl) ![]() |
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| Music: Chordal |
A form of music in which a single melody is accompanied by sets of chords, rather than a competing counter melody.
| WordNet: chordal |
The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
relating to or consisting of or emphasizing chords
Pertains to noun: chord (meaning #2)
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| Allegro for piano in B flat major, K. 3 (Classical Work) | |
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