What is a chord progression?

A sequence of chords in a song.

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  1. A type of drum pattern
  2. A sequence of chords in a song ✔
  3. A list of song titles

Why: A chord progression is a sequence of chords that a song follows.

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The chords progress nicely through the song.
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Answer: A sequence of chords in a song. A chord progression is a sequence of chords that a song follows.

  1. Music en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music
    improvised over a chord progression (a sequence of chords)
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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