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Meaning of power chord | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈpaʊə(ɹ)ˈkɔɹd

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Suomi voimasointu
Italiano power chord

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

power clean power coffee power consumption power cord Power County power couple

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