barré chord

[ bah-rey, bahr ]

/ bɑˈreɪ, bɑr /

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noun

a musical chord that is played on a stringed instrument using the barré technique.

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No drooping Clytie could be more constant than I to him who strikes the chord that is responsive in my soul.
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