power chord



power chord

A chord commonly used in rock music that combines a root (a low note that forms the foundation of a chord) and its fifth (a note that is five notes higher than the root on the scale). A: "When do you want me to come in?" B: "Why don't you hit that power chord, and we'll go into the chorus from there."
See also: chord, power

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
GaylordGAY-lordEnglish
Sigrun-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Lorea-Basque
Kenna-Scottish
Artemio-Italian, Spanish
EdricED-rikEnglish (Rare)