La corda
Example: La corda della chitarra si è rotta durante il concerto.
Definition
"La corda" refers to a string, especially one used on musical instruments like a guitar or violin. It is the thin, flexible wire or fiber stretched tightly to produce sound when plucked, struck, or bowed, such as in the phrase "La corda della chitarra si è rotta durante il concerto."
Etymology
The term "la corda" comes from the Latin word "chorda," which itself derives from the Greek "khordē," meaning string or gut of an animal used to make strings. Over time, "la corda" became the common Italian word for a string, especially in musical contexts.
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