Answer
Question · Eridian chord · 대답, 답
In the Eridian chord language from Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary, the concept answer (대답, 답) is spoken as a 3-note chord rather than spelled out letter by letter. Eridians communicate by sounding musical notes simultaneously, so “answer” is heard as E4, G4, B4, over 0.5 seconds.
▶ Play “answer” in the translator| English | answer |
|---|---|
| Korean (한국어) | 대답, 답 |
| Category | Question |
| Chord | E4G4B4 |
| Frequencies | 329.63, 392.00, 493.88 Hz |
| Notes in chord | 3-note |
| Duration | 0.5 seconds |
How “answer” sounds in Eridian
“answer” is built from 3 notes — E4, G4, B4 (329.63, 392.00, 493.88 Hz) — sounded for 0.5 seconds. The notes sound together as a single steady cluster. It belongs to the question category, which collects question words and conversational responses. In English it covers answer; in Korean it maps to 대답, 답.
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