Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Chord'

English Word: chord

Key Russian Translations:

• аккорд [ɐˈkord] - [Neutral, Used in music contexts]
• хорда [ˈxorda] - [Formal, Used in geometry/mathematics]

Frequency: Medium (аккорд - more common in music; хорда - specialized in math)

Difficulty: B1 (аккорд - Intermediate); B2 (хорда - Intermediate due to technical usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

аккорд: [ɐˈkord]

Note on аккорд: Stress on the second syllable; the initial 'a' is pronounced as a schwa sound.

хорда: [ˈxorda]

Note on хорда: Stress on the first syllable; 'х' is a guttural sound unique to Russian.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Musical Context (a combination of notes played simultaneously)

Translation(s) & Context:

• аккорд - Used specifically in music to refer to a harmonic set of pitches.

Usage Examples:

• Он сыграл аккорд на гитаре.

  He played a chord on the guitar.

• Этот аккорд звучит очень мелодично.

  This chord sounds very melodic.

• Учитель показал, как брать аккорд до мажор.

  The teacher showed how to play a C major chord.

2. Geometric Context (a line segment connecting two points on a curve)

Translation(s) & Context:

• хорда - Used in mathematics or geometry to describe a straight line segment.

Usage Examples:

• Хорда соединяет две точки на окружности.

  A chord connects two points on a circle.

• Длина хорды зависит от радиуса окружности.

  The length of the chord depends on the radius of the circle.

• Мы вычислили хорду в задаче по геометрии.

  We calculated the chord in a geometry problem.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

аккорд (noun, masculine):

хорда (noun, feminine):

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for аккорд (music):

• созвучие (more poetic or literary term for harmony)

Synonyms for хорда (geometry):

• отрезок (general term for a line segment, less specific)

Antonyms: None directly applicable for either context.

Related Phrases:

• взять аккорд - To play a chord (often on a musical instrument).
• аккорд на пианино - A chord on the piano (specific instrument context).
• хорда окружности - Chord of a circle (geometric term).

Usage Notes:

• The Russian word "аккорд" is exclusively used in musical contexts and directly corresponds to the English "chord" in that sense. It cannot be used in geometry.
• The term "хорда" is a technical term used in mathematics and geometry. It is not interchangeable with "аккорд" and is less commonly encountered in everyday speech.
• When learning these words, pay attention to the context (music vs. math) to choose the correct translation.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "аккорд" in a geometric context. For example, saying "аккорд окружности" is incorrect.
  Correct Usage: Use "хорда окружности" for "chord of a circle."
• Error: Mispronouncing "хорда" by not pronouncing the guttural "х" sound.
  Correct Usage: Practice the "х" sound, which is similar to the German "ch" in "Bach."

Cultural Notes:

The word "аккорд" is widely used in Russian music education and culture, reflecting the importance of classical and folk music in Russian society. Learning to play chords, especially on instruments like the guitar or piano, is a common skill taught in schools or informally.

Related Concepts:

• нота (note)
• гармония (harmony)
• окружность (circle)
• радиус (radius)