Chord symbols are a shorthand way of representing the chords used in a piece of music. They consist of letters and symbols that indicate the root note, quality, and any additional notes or alterations.
Related terms
Roman Numerals: A system that uses Roman numerals to represent the scale degrees of chords in a key.
Lead Sheet: A simplified musical score that includes melody, lyrics, and chord symbols.
Voicing: The specific arrangement or order of notes within a chord.