arpeggio
1 synonym for arpeggio, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The notes of a chord played one after another instead of all at once, often starting with the lowest note and rising.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
broken chord
How to use arpeggio
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
play an arpeggio
piano arpeggios
practice arpeggios
It is a standard music term used by players and teachers.
Etymology
English borrowed arpeggio from Italian. The Italian word comes from arpeggiare, meaning "to play a harp".
Full origin of arpeggio →Frequently asked questions
What is an arpeggio in music?
An arpeggio is a chord whose notes are played one at a time rather than together. Often the player starts low and climbs upward.
What is the plural of arpeggio?
The plural is arpeggios or arpeggi.
How do you pronounce arpeggio?
It is pronounced ahr-PEJ-ee-oh, with the stress on the second syllable.
