Accordi

Accordi is the plural of accord in Italian, used to denote formal agreements as well as musical chords. In general use, accordi refer to negotiated arrangements between individuals, organizations, or states, including treaties, pacts, commercial agreements, or other understandings. The word appears in political, legal, and cultural contexts.

In music, accordi means chords: sets of three or more notes sounded together to establish harmony. This includes major and minor triads, seventh chords, and more extended sonorities. Chords are described by their function within a key, by symbols in notation, and by their voicing and inversion on instruments such as piano or guitar.

In diplomacy and law, accordi describe formal, binding or non-binding agreements between parties. They may be bilateral or multilateral and can cover topics such as trade, security, science, culture, or environmental policy. Some accordi require ratification or national implementation; others operate as memoranda of understanding or informal arrangements depending on the legal framework of the signatories. Compliance mechanisms and dispute resolution are sometimes specified within the instrument or by related legal instruments.

Accordi thus have dual usage, reflecting both shared musical practice and the formal language of negotiation and cooperation across different fields.