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(är pej′ō, -pej′ē ō)

noun pl. arpeggios

the playing of the notes of a chord in quick succession instead of simultaneously
a chord so played

Origin: It < arpeggiare, to play on a harp < arpa, a harp < LL harpa, of Gmc orig: see harp

See arpeggio in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. ar·peg·gi·os

The sounding of the tones of a chord in rapid succession rather than simultaneously.
A chord played or sung in this manner.

Origin:

Origin: Italian

Origin: , from arpeggiare, to play the harp

Origin: , from arpa, harp

Origin: , of Germanic origin; see Harp

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