Chord
Level 2 Category
Definition
A chord shows a few notes played together, usually limited to a single staff. A music notation example may consist of one or more chords.
Example Image
Major seventh chord on C. PNG file, available at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Major_seventh_chord_on_C.png.
Writing Alternative Text
State the notation system and give a short description of the passage (melody, rhythm, chords, etc.), along with any important symbols or markings.
Example Alt Text
"Musical notation shows a treble-clef staff with a whole-note C major seventh chord. The chord's root is middle C, with notes E, G and B."