"slash chord" meaning in All languages combined

See slash chord on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: slash chords [plural]
Etymology: So called from being written with a slash, such as Em/G (E minor with a G bass). Head templates: {{en-noun}} slash chord (plural slash chords)
  1. (music) A chord which has a bass note that is not the root note. Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-slash_chord-en-noun-Tzt5HQHX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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