solid chord
[/ˈsɑːlɪd kɔːrd/]
nounpl: solid chords
acorde fechado
1. A musical chord where all notes are played simultaneously, with the notes sounding together in a compact voicing, typically within an octave
The pianist played a solid chord to emphasize the harmonic progression.
O pianista tocou um acorde fechado para enfatizar a progressão harmônica.
2. In music composition and theory, a chord played as a block of sound rather than as a broken chord or arpeggio
A solid chord creates a more powerful and immediate harmonic impact than an arpeggio.
Um acorde fechado cria um impacto harmônico mais poderoso e imediato que um arpejo.
In both Brazilian and American musical contexts, solid chords are fundamental to classical, jazz, and contemporary music education. In Brazil, this terminology is standard in conservatories and music schools. The technique is essential for developing harmonic understanding and is frequently taught in beginner piano and music theory courses.
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