chord
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As a survivor of abuse herself, Abrams said, “It hit a chord with me.”
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026
More significant, musically, it was orchestral pop with multiple movements; chord changes that might have impressed both Paul McCartney and Claude Debussy; and an obscurely poetic paean to lost love.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
"We've all been through changes and hardships that have shaped who we are - I think that's why the Bendy Tree has struck a chord with people."
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
But as soon as he finishes a chord progression or polishes his lyrics, he has to actively fight the generational urge to share it with the world immediately.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
If the fifth of the chord is the lowest note, the chord is in second inversion.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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