akkord

Norwegian

noun-m1
Definitions
  • a debt settlement, composition, arrangement; an arrangement between a creditor and his/her debtor aiming to spare the latter from bankruptcy. Also used in the sense of compromise.
  • a piece work contract, piece rate; a work where one is paid according to his/her performance rather than the number of hours.
  • (music) a chord; combination of and harmony between three or more pitches.

Etymology

Borrowed from French accord (chord, agreement) derived from Latin accordare.

Origin

Latin

accordare

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