Chord

CHORD

-noun

1. maths

a. a straight line connecting two points on a curve or curved surface

b. the line segment lying between two points of intersection of a straight line and a curve or curved surface

2. engineering . one of the principal members of a truss, especially one that lies along the top or the bottom

3. anatomy . a variant spelling of cord

4. an emotional response, especially one of sympathy

5. an imaginary straight line joining the leading edge and the trailing edge of an aerofoil

6. archaic . the string of a musical instrument

-noun

1. the simultaneous sounding of a group of musical notes, usually three or more in number

-verb (trans.)

2. to provide (a melodic line) with chords

Deserted roads
Dramatic shadows
The cry of cicadas
Summer chords for my memory