power chord

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A chord or combination of notes used in rock music and typically selected to sound good at high volume and high levels of distortion. Power chords make extensive use of intervals such as open fourths and fifths.

Pronunciation

/ˈpaʊə(ɹ)ˈkɔɹd/ En-au-power chord.ogg

Word forms

power chord power chords
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