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arpeggio

Syllabification: (ar·peg·gi·o)
Pronunciation: /ärˈpejēˌō/
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Definition of arpeggio

noun (plural arpeggios)

Music
  • the notes of a chord played in succession, either ascending or descending.

Origin:

Italian, from arpeggiare 'play the harp', from arpa 'harp'

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