chordal

chord·al

C0326100 (kôr′dl)adj.1. Of or relating to the strings of an instrument.2. Relating to or consisting of a harmonic chord.3. Giving prominence to harmonic rather than contrapuntal structure: chordal music.

chord•al

(ˈkɔr dl)

adj. 1. of, pertaining to, or resembling a chord. 2. of or pertaining to music that is marked principally by vertical harmonic movement rather than by linear polyphony. [1610–20]

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chordal - relating to or consisting of or emphasizing chords; "chordal assonance in modern music"; "chordal rather than contrapuntal music"

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