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Chordata

American  
[kawr-dey-tuh, -dah-] / kɔrˈdeɪ tə, -ˈdɑ- /

noun

Zoology.
  1. the phylum comprising the chordates.


Etymology

Origin of Chordata

1875–80; < New Latin, equivalent to chord ( a ) ( see chord 1) + Latin -āta, neuter plural of -ātus -ate 1

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Despite minimal media coverage, the band says it has sold more than seven million records, exclusively releasing them on independent labels, chief among them: Fat Wreck Chords, an imprint co-owned and controlled by Fat Mike.

From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2024

"But good chords. Chords you can really get into. There's such a lot of opportunity for emotional things when the chords are that much more deeper."

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2023

Chords, fingering and hand positions, as well as elements of notation are all covered, with interactive video presentations from bright and lively musicians.

From The Verge • Nov. 18, 2020

Three Chords and the Truth is out now on Exile.

From The Guardian • Oct. 31, 2019

Chords with fingerings that you don't know but with a sound that you would recognize work best for this exercise.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

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