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Ninth Chord: Five-tone chord spanning a ninth between its lowest and highest tones.

Notochord: In chordates, a cellular rod that runs the length of the body and provides dorsal support. Also, a structure of mesoderm in the embryo that will become the vertebrae of the spinal column. Th . . . View Full Definition

Ninth House: Also known as the House of Philosophy. It represents religion, travel, foreign countries, in-laws, higher education, publishing, import/export and ethics.

Seventh Chord: Four-note combination consisting of a triad with another third added on top: spans a seventh between its lowest and highest tones.

Subdominant Chord: Chord built on the fourth scale step, the IV chord.

Top Chord: The upper or top member of a truss.

Tonic Chord: Triad built on the first scale tone, the I chord.

Harpsichord: Early Baroque keyboard instrument in which the strings are plucked by quills instead of being struck with hammers like the piano.

Chord Progression: A string of chords played in succession.

Chord: A combination of two or more notes played simultaneously