chord symbol

noun

1. music any of a series of letters and numerals, used as a shorthand indication of chords, esp in jazz, folk, or pop music

   B7 indicates the dominant seventh chord in the key of E

Example Sentences

Chord symbols also may be used even when an accompaniment is written out, so that performers can read either the chord symbol or the notated music, as they prefer.

From Literature

If a chord symbol says to "add13," on the other hand, this usually means that only the thirteenth is added.

From Literature

The alteration — for example "flat five" or "sharp nine" — is listed in the chord symbol.

From Literature