"chord change" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: chord changes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} chord change (plural chord changes)
  1. (music) A change in the harmony of a piece of music, as it progresses, from one chord to another. Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-chord_change-en-noun-eXyl1Q4h Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Inflected forms

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