chord

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Her friend was speaking of moving into her own house and "doing really well", recalled Rachel, and while she was proud of her, the stark contrast between them struck a chord.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

He says, “Well, I listened to El DeBarge, ‘Time Will Reveal’ — whatever that diminished C chord is — and that’s where that inspiration came from.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

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 • Mar. 7, 2026

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.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

The following chord progression is in the key of G major.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones