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arpeggio
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ar·peg·gi·o  (är-pj-, -pj)
n. pl. ar·peg·gi·os
1. The sounding of the tones of a chord in rapid succession rather than simultaneously.
2. A chord played or sung in this manner.

[Italian, from arpeggiare, to play the harp, from arpa, harp, of Germanic origin; see harp.]

arpeggio [ɑːˈpɛdʒɪəʊ]
n pl -gios
1. (Music, other) a chord whose notes are played in rapid succession rather than simultaneously
2. (Music, other) an ascending and descending figuration used in practising the piano, voice, etc.
[from Italian, from arpeggiare to perform on the harp, from arpa harp]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.arpeggioarpeggio - a chord whose notes are played in rapid succession rather than simultaneously
chord - a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together
Translations
arpeggio [ɑːˈpedʒɪəʊ] Narpegio m
arpeggio [ɑːrˈpɛdʒiəʊ] n (MUSIC)arpège m
arpeggio
nArpeggio nt


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