akkord
Norwegian Nynorsk
/ɑˈkɔrd/
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