arpeggio
noun
the sounding of the notes of a chord in rapid succession instead of simultaneously.
arpeggios
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pluralof arpeggio.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Ma’s greatest challenge, which he meets with wonderful musicianship, is to make Negrón’s engaging melodies, grand swaths of arpeggios, and simple patterns alluring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
“Dancing on the Ceiling” does the opposite, starting with very verbose Art Tatum-style arpeggios in the verse but then mellowing out in the chorus, and quoting “All This and Heaven Too.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
It’s synthpop swells and arpeggios feel like a pure-white LCD sunrise over a William Gibson landscape.
From Salon ● Nov. 7, 2025
Other electronic artists are returning to the sound: “Strong,” a song by the xx singer Romy and the British producer Fred again.. employs the genre’s sky-high arpeggios and penchant for feather-light vocals and inspirational lyrics.
From New York Times ● Oct. 23, 2023
He balanced pennies on top of my wrists so I would keep them still as I slowly played scales and arpeggios.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
