
Chord
Harmonic Context
Chord denotes harmony, used metaphorically to suggest agreement or pleasant combination in non-musical contexts too.

Their ideas formed a chord of unity in the team.
Not Always Melodic
Chords may sometimes clash or sound dissonant, especially in modern music genres.

The composer's use of dissonant chords created a sense of tension.
Compare with
ArpeggioHarmonyProgressionStrumTonality
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