common chord

noun

1. music a chord consisting of the keynote, a major or minor third, and a perfect fifth

   the notes G, B, and D form the common chord of G major

Example Sentences

So he returns in hope and patience to the C major, the common chord of life.

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At that striking of the common chord I saw them heave, promiscuous and unanimous, up the steps to the stage.

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He saw he could not punish the good spinet because he did not know enough to strike a common chord.

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With that he returns to human life, content to labour in its limits—the common chord is his.

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Every stronghold is being assailed, from the "divine" rights of property to the common chord of C major.

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