Phrase guide

power chord

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈpaʊə(ɹ)ˈkɔɹd/
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  • homophone: power cord

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noun

Meaning 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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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