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Definition of arpeggio

arpeggio

/ɑːrˈpɛdʒioʊ/
ar · peg · gi · o
Plural:arpeggios
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arpeggio Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A chord whose notes are played or sung in rapid succession, either ascending or descending, rather than simultaneously.

Example

"The pianist practiced ascending and descending arpeggios across four octaves before starting the concerto."

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• Nearby Words

arousal
arouse
arowana
arpeggio
arracacha
arraign
arraignment

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 18th century from Italian 'arpeggio', derived from 'arpeggiare' ('to play upon the harp'), from 'arpa' ('harp').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Arpeggio. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/arpeggio
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