Meaning & use
arpeggio
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A musical technique in which the notes of a chord are played in sequence, one after another, rather than simultaneously.
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The pianist opened the piece with a sweeping arpeggio across the keyboard.
Guitarists often practice arpeggios to build finger dexterity.
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A fundamental concept in music theory, common in classical, jazz, and guitar instruction.
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