HeyRuaHow to say “common chord” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáthchorda
- English:
- common chord
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAW-khor-duh” /ˈɡnˠɑːˌxoːɾˠd̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- gnáthchordaí (common chords)
- Genitive singular:
- gnáthchorda, an ghnáthchorda (e.g. nótaí an ghnáthchorda, the notes of the common chord)
- Genitive plural:
- gnáthchordaí, na ngnáthchordaí (e.g. tréithe na ngnáthchordaí, the characteristics of common chords)
What does “gnáthchorda” mean?
- common chord
- In music, a chord made up of a root note with its third and fifth, also called a triad.Also: triad, major chord, basic chord.
“Gnáthchorda” with the article
The plural of common chord in Irish is gnáthchordaí. Here is gnáthchorda after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnáthchorda” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnáthchorda, the Irish word for common chord.
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Common chord in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for common chord?
The Irish for common chord is gnáthchorda (pronounced “GNAW-khor-duh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnáthchordaí.
How do you pronounce gnáthchorda in Irish?
Gnáthchorda is said like “GNAW-khor-duh” (IPA /ˈɡnˠɑːˌxoːɾˠd̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of common chord in Irish?
The plural of gnáthchorda is gnáthchordaí; with the article, na gnáthchordaí means “the common chords”. The genitive plural is gnáthchordaí, as in tréithe na ngnáthchordaí (the characteristics of common chords).
Why does gnáthchorda change to ghnáthchorda or ngnáthchorda?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnáthchorda becomes mo ghnáthchorda (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnáthchorda (eclipsis).
How is 'gnáthchorda' related to 'corda'?
'Gnáthchorda' is 'gnáth' (usual, ordinary) plus 'corda' (chord), so it is the basic three-note chord, the triad.
