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arpeggio

Noun

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

arpeggio(n = noun.communication) Array - a chord whose notes are played in rapid succession rather than simultaneously; Array

arpeggio, n. [It., fr. arpeggiare to play on the harp, fr. arpa harp.].

The production of the tones of a chord in rapid succession, as in playing the harp, and not simultaneously; a strain thus played. [1913 Webster]

arpeggio, n. (pl. -os) Mus. the notes of a chord played in succession, either ascending or descending.

Etymology

It. f. arpeggiare play the harp f. arpa harp

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