arpeggio

/ɑ:'pedʤiou/

Thân thiện

A pianist practices an arpeggio on the grand piano.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A chord whose notes are played in rapid succession rather than simultaneously: In music, an arpeggio is the technique of playing the individual notes of a chord one after another, in a sequence, instead of all at the same time.

Usage

• The term "arpeggio" is used to describe a specific musical technique or the resulting sound. It is commonly used in the context of playing instruments like the piano, guitar, or harp, and in music theory and composition.
• It functions as a countable noun (e.g., "an arpeggio," "several arpeggios").

Examples

• Noun:
  • The pianist practiced a difficult arpeggio in the left hand.
  • The piece opens with a beautiful harp arpeggio.
  • He composed a melody based on a simple C major arpeggio.

Advanced Usage

• "Broken chord": This is a synonym often used interchangeably with "arpeggio," though some musicians make a subtle distinction based on the order or pattern of the notes.
• Arpeggiated (adjective): Describes a chord that is played as an arpeggio.
  • The arpeggiated accompaniment created a flowing texture.

Variants and Related Words

• Arpeggiate (verb): To play or write music as an arpeggio.
  • The composer instructed the cellist to arpeggiate the final chord.
• Arpeggiation (noun): The act or technique of playing arpeggios.
  • The song's arrangement is notable for its intricate arpeggiation.

Synonyms

• Broken chord: A chord whose notes are played in sequence.

Antonyms

• Block chord: A chord whose notes are played simultaneously.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a chord whose notes are played in rapid succession rather than simultaneously