Pitch & Harmony
Chord
A group of notes heard together as one harmony.
In plain English
Most chords contain three or more different notes. Their spacing determines whether the chord sounds major, minor, tense, open, or something else.
Try or listen for this
C, E, and G played together form a C major chord.
Why it matters
Chords provide the harmonic setting that supports melodies, bass lines, and arrangements.