The English word chord derives from Middle English cord, a shortening of accord in the original sense of "agreement" and later "harmonious sound".

At the trial, Straus commented that the thud of Buschbeck's punch had been the most harmonious sound at the entire concert.

Now Professor Field-Mouse having placed his sensitive ear to the tree, detected a rich, harmonious sound issuing from it.

He hears harmonious sounds; presently he sees a white form, and a voice is heard.

The keys on the stage piano were black and white, and were played to produce a harmonious sound.

I began to realize that they were, also, generating soft, harmonious sounds.

The lady from Wei, in order to reform Duke Huan, made her ears forget the harmonious sounds.

Often, especially in rainy days it was warmed in the sun or near fireplace before using, in order to emit more harmonious sounds.

Over the years, the steel drum has evolved from a rhythmic, monotone instrument to one with a more melodious and harmonious sound.

Spectrum focused on a harmonious and vocal sound, and recorded many demo tapes in the garage studio of friend and bassist Joe Osborn.