Chord
71Chord function — The term chord function may refer to: Diatonic function – in music, the role of a chord in relation to a diatonic key; in mathematics, the length of a chord of a circle as a trigonometric function of the length of the corresponding arc; see in… …
72chord organ — noun : an electronic or reed organ with buttons for producing simple chords * * * an electronic organ having a small keyboard for the right hand and for the left hand a set of buttons each of which produces a full chord when pushed. [1950 55] * * …
73Chord of curvature — Curvature Cur va*ture (k?r v? t?r; 135), n. [L. curvatura. See {Curvate}.] 1. The act of curving, or the state of being bent or curved; a curving or bending, normal or abnormal, as of a line or surface from a rectilinear direction; a bend; a… …
74Chord modulus — In solid mechanics, the chord modulus is the slope of the chord drawn between any two specified points on the stress strain curve. See also Young s modulus Sources ASTM E 111 04, Standard Test Methods of Compression Testing of Metallic Materials… …
75chord line — An imaginary line joining the center of the leading and trailing edge of an airfoil. It is used as a reference or datum for laying out the curve of the airfoil. Also referred to as a chord. See chord length …
76chord position — The position defined by the location of a quarter chord and the inclination to the aircraft x y plane; a point being defined on primary centerline coordinates. Chord position is described in relation to X and Y axes …
77chord - cord — These words are both pronounced . ◊ chord A chord is a number of musical notes played or sung together to produce a pleasant sound. He played some random chords. ◊ cord Cord is strong, thick string. A cord is a piece of this string …
78chord of the sixth — Music. See sixth chord. * * * …
79chord organ — an electronic organ having a small keyboard for the right hand and for the left hand a set of buttons each of which produces a full chord when pushed. [1950 55] * * * …
80chord, cord — A chord is a combination of musical tones: The pianist played the opening chords. A cord is a string or a rope: Tie your packages with sturdy cord …
