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Why does chord mean?

Chord comes from the French word for agreement, accord, so in music it means sounds that go together, or agree with each other. You can also use chord figuratively. If a book "strikes a chord" with you, you feel connected to it. In math, a chord is the straight line that connects two points on a curve.

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Why does chord have an H?

The cord is a shortening of the Middle English word accord. The word accord means agreement, reconciliation. The notes were in agreement.

Is achord a word?

Archaic To cause to conform or agree; bring into harmony.

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