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- [ahr-pej-ee-oh, -pej-oh]
- /ɑrˈpɛdʒ iˌoʊ, -ˈpɛdʒ oʊ/
- /ɑːˈpedʒ.i.əʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahr-pej-ee-oh, -pej-oh]
- /ɑrˈpɛdʒ iˌoʊ, -ˈpɛdʒ oʊ/
Definitions of arpeggio word
- noun arpeggio a chord whose notes are played in rapid succession rather than simultaneously 3
- noun arpeggio an ascending and descending figuration used in practising the piano, voice, etc 3
- noun arpeggio the playing of the notes of a chord in quick succession instead of simultaneously 3
- noun arpeggio a chord so played 3
- noun plural arpeggio the sounding of the notes of a chord in rapid succession instead of simultaneously. 1
- noun plural arpeggio a chord thus sounded. 1
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Origin of arpeggio
First appearance:
before 1735 One of the 48% newest English words
1735-45; < Italian: literally, a harping, noun derivative of arpeggi(are) to play on the harp (< Germanic; compare Old English hearpi(g)an to harp)
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Parts of speech for Arpeggio
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
arpeggio popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for arpeggio
noun arpeggio
- division — the act or process of dividing; state of being divided.
- scale — a succession or progression of steps or degrees; graduated series: the scale of taxation; the social scale.
- roulade — a musical embellishment consisting of a rapid succession of tones sung to a single syllable.
- flourish — to be in a vigorous state; thrive: a period in which art flourished.
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