chord
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So far, his low-key earnestness has struck a chord with the British public, with nearly 71% approving of him.
The Edge’s guitar chords are as big as ever, written to echo off the walls of a football stadium.
From Salon
So the quiet act of solidarity by an ordinary father standing by his daughter has struck a chord online, drawing millions of views and widespread praise.
From BBC
The record’s title track begins with a broad, reverberating chord akin to the Beatles’ opener on “A Hard Day’s Night” or closer on “A Day in the Life.”
The Kyrie opens with a strong D-major chord in the large orchestra that seems an obvious downbeat but turns out to be an upbeat.
From Los Angeles Times
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