Het akkoord
Example: Het akkoord klinkt mooi in dit muziekstuk.
Definition
"Het akkoord" refers to a combination of three or more musical notes played or sung simultaneously, creating harmony within a piece of music. It is essential in shaping the mood and structure of compositions, as in the phrase, "Het akkoord klinkt mooi in dit muziekstuk."
Etymology
The term "het akkoord" originates from the Dutch language, where "akkoord" means agreement or harmony. It is derived from the French word 'accord', meaning agreement or musical chord. Did you know that "akkoord" originally referred to an agreement before taking on its musical meaning?
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"Het akkoord" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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