Arpeggio

usgb/ɑːrˈpedʒiəʊ/
noun

In music, playing the notes of a chord one after another instead of all together.

He perfected the arpeggio on his guitar after lots of practice.
Visual representation of "arpeggio" - In music, playing the notes of a chord one after another instead of all together.

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  • play an arpeggio
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Music Technique

An arpeggio is a common technique in playing stringed instruments and keyboards.

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The pianist’s fingers danced in an arpeggio across the keys.
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Not a Scale

Don't confuse arpeggios with scales; arpeggios are based on chords, not a sequence of pitches.

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She practiced scales and arpeggios separately.
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Emotion Expression

Composers use arpeggios to convey emotions; they can sound gentle or dramatic based on the context.

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The arpeggio conveyed a sense of longing in the song.
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