chord
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There’s also a more dramaturgical, meta reason for the loop, which follows a four chord structure throughout the piece, set in both 1851 and present day.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
While he didn’t have any updates for her, the conversation with Jessica apparently struck a chord, and he asked a homicide detective named Anthony Stafford to review Cynthia’s case.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
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
She’s not starting on just a D-flat-major chord.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
A good improviser, given the name of a chord, can quickly play not only the notes of the chord but also the scale implied by the chord.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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Vocabulary lists containing chord
"The Weary Blues" by Langston Hughes
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Music - Introductory
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