Meaning & use
Arpeggiate
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To play the notes of a chord in rapid succession rather than simultaneously.
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The pianist arpeggiated the final chord, letting each note ring out separately.
Guitarists often arpeggiate broken chords to create a flowing, cascading sound.
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Derived from "arpeggio," itself from the Italian "arpeggiare," meaning "to play on a harp."
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broken-chord
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