Simple Definition of arpeggio

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arpeggio

noun

plural arpeggios
music : a chord in which the notes are played separately instead of at the same time
The guitarist warmed up with a few simple arpeggios.

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“Arpeggio.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/arpeggio. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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