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Meaning of "arpeggio" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ARPEGGIO

From Italian, from arpeggiare to perform on the harp, from arpaharp.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ARPEGGIO

arpeggio  [ɑːˈpɛdʒɪəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ARPEGGIO

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Arpeggio is a noun.
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WHAT DOES ARPEGGIO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Arpeggio

An arpeggio is a musical technique where notes in a chord are played or sung in sequence, one after the other, rather than ringing out simultaneously. This word comes from the Italian word "arpeggiare", which means "to play on a harp". An alternative translation of this term is "broken chord". Arpeggios allow monophonic instruments to play chords and harmony and help create rhythmic interest.

Definition of arpeggio in the English dictionary

The definition of arpeggio in the dictionary is a chord whose notes are played in rapid succession rather than simultaneously. Other definition of arpeggio is an ascending and descending figuration used in practising the piano, voice, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ARPEGGIO


agio
ˈædʒɪəʊ
arroyo
əˈrɔɪəʊ
barrio
ˈbærɪəʊ
bio
ˈbaɪəʊ
Clio
ˈklaɪəʊ
DiMaggio
dɪˈmædʒɪəʊ
folio
ˈfəʊlɪəʊ
fugio
ˈfjuːdʒɪəʊ
Mayo
ˈmeɪəʊ
Ohio
əʊˈhaɪəʊ
Ontario
ɒnˈtɛərɪəʊ
paseo
pæˈseɪəʊ
portfolio
pɔːtˈfəʊlɪəʊ
radio
ˈreɪdɪəʊ
Romeo
ˈrəʊmɪəʊ
Rosario
rəʊˈsɑːrɪəʊ
segugio
sɛˈɡuːdʒɪəʊ
solfeggio
sɒlˈfɛdʒɪəʊ
stereo
ˈstɛrɪəʊ
taleggio
tæˈledʒɪəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ARPEGGIO

aroused
arouser
arousing
arow
aroynt
Arp
arpa
arpeggiate
arpeggiated
arpeggiation
arpeggione
arpen
arpent
arpillera
arquebus
arquebusade
arquebusier
arr.
arracacha
arrack

WORDS THAT END LIKE ARPEGGIO

adagio
audio
Caravaggio
coraggio
Correggio
Fangio
gio
Gorgio
io
Lazio
patio
P/E ratio
Pinot Grigio
pistachio
ratio
Rio
San Antonio
studio
trio
Viareggio

Synonyms and antonyms of arpeggio in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «arpeggio» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ARPEGGIO

Find out the translation of arpeggio to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of arpeggio from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «arpeggio» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

琶音
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

arpegio
570 millions of speakers

English

arpeggio
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

arpeggio
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

صوت تتابعي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

арпеджио
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

arpejo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

arpeggio
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

arpège
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Arpeggio
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Arpeggio
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

分散和音
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아르페지오
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Arpeggio
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

arpeggio
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

arpeggio
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Arpeggio
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

arpej
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

arpeggio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

arpeggio
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

арпеджіо
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

arpegiu
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

arpeggio
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

arpeggio
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

arpeggiot
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

arpeggio
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of arpeggio

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ARPEGGIO»

The term «arpeggio» is regularly used and occupies the 60.454 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ARPEGGIO» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «arpeggio» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «arpeggio» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about arpeggio

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ARPEGGIO»

Discover the use of arpeggio in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to arpeggio and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Guitar Arpeggio Studies on Jazz Standards
An in-depth approach by Mimi Fox to mastering arpeggios for guitarists, beginning with simple arpeggio studies, this book progresses through simple concepts and tunes then proceeds to tackle some of the great standards that jazz musicians ...
Mimi Fox, 2004
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Guitar Arpeggio Encyclopedia
Throughout this book you will be exposed to many different types of arpeggios, their families, a horde of fingerings, how to use them and much more. with practice and patience you will be able to have total control on the fingerboard and ...
Andy Martin, 2010
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Guitarchord, Scale & Arpeggio Finder: Easy-to-use Guide to ...
This comprehensive reference guide contains three voicings for the 31 most important chord types, diagrams for 17 essential scales and 28 arpeggio qualities for each key presented in four different shapes.
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, 2011
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Carlos Barbosa-Lima Arpeggio Studies for Guitar
These studies explore the entire fingerboard within the harmonic evolution of the 20th century with the key of E as the basic guide. the book deals with harmonies from triads through thirteenths in new, exciting ways-information which is ...
Carlos Barbosa-Lima, John Griggs, 2010
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Scale and Arpeggio Studies for Guitar with Linear Examples
As staff guitarist on the Mike Douglas Show for nearly 20 years and close to 30 years as Chairperson of the Guitar Department at the Philadelphia University of Arts, Bob adds to your sound palette as he presents the major, Dorian, ...
Bob DiNardo, Dinardo, Robert, 2010
6
Right-Hand Arpeggio Studies for Acoustic Guitar
Arpeggios without p Introduction; i,m,a Arpeggio Form Arpeggios are also played without the thumb (p). In these arpeggios the fingers play the arpeggio pattern and p is free to play a bass part. There are two distinct movement forms: the Lma  ...
Matteson, Jr., Richard L., Richard Matteson, 2010
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Complete Arpeggio Study Method
... ..19 Major 6th Arpeggio Study ........................................................................................ .......................................................... ..23 Advanced Major 6th Arpeggio Study ...
Frank Vignola, 2010
8
Scale & Arpeggio Studies for Guitar with Linear Examples
As staff guitarist on the Mike Douglas Show for nearly 20 years and close to 30 years as Chairperson of the Guitar Department at the Philadelphia University of Arts, Bob adds to your sound palette as he presents the major, Dorian, ...
Bob DiNardo, 2004
9
Arpeggio Madness
Designed for intermediate to advanced guitarists, this book increases your speed, fluidity, and fretboard knowledge to help you develop your own personalized arpeggio style. A CD demonstrating the examples in the book is included.
Kevin Dillard, 2009
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Arpeggio Finder (Music Instruction): Easy-to-Use Guide to ...
(Guitar Method).
Chad Johnson, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ARPEGGIO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term arpeggio is used in the context of the following news items.
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Harrington Raceway entries July 6
3. In Treatment (Vi Kirby) 20-1. 4. Ballinrobe (Al Davis) 8-5. 5. Arpeggio Hanover (Co Callahan) 7-1. 6. Stonebridge Comet (Ge Dennis) 20-1. 7. «The News Journal, Jul 15»
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Album Review: Highly Suspect – Mister Asylum
The title track opens with rumbling, arpeggio-like hard-rock baselines (think “Army of Me”) and heavy, hard-crashing drums – the rhythms ... «EarToTheGround Music, Jul 15»
3
cryptic crossword no 998
Across: 1 Leisured; 9 Arpeggio; 10 Sour; 11 Enterprising; 13 Contra; 14 Egomania; 15 Psyched; 16 Faience; 20 Reactive; 22 Hither; ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
4
VIDEO: 2nd Teaser for All-New Film "Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars …
Following the first one released back in January, the official website for the Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova- anime project today posted a ... «Crunchyroll News, Jul 15»
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Crunchyroll to Stream "My Wife is the Student Council President …
... also known for his role in Arpeggio of Blue Steel as Gunzo Chihaya, plays Hayato. Animation studio Seven will be handling the animation ... «Crunchyroll News, Jul 15»
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'Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova Cadenza' Anime Feature Gets …
Arpeggio of Blue Steel Film 2 Poster With the second film set for release on October 3rd, 2015, distributor Flying Dog has revealed a new teaer ... «The Fandom Post, Jul 15»
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Disc reviews: Thundercat, Sarah Fox, Antonio Sanchez & Migration
... an ethereal vocal melody atop a complex but propulsive bass arpeggio figure, and guest Herbie Hancock contributes washes of synth-strings ... «Buffalo.com, Jul 15»
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Disc review: Thundercat, The Byond/Where the Giants Roam
... an ethereal vocal melody atop a complex but propulsive bass arpeggio figure, and guest Herbie Hancock contributes washes of synth-strings ... «Buffalo.com, Jul 15»
9
Harrington entries June 30, results June 29
5-Arpeggio Hanover (Co Callahan) 2.80. 1:53.3. Exacta (4-2) $5.60; Trifecta (4-2-5) $29.40; Superfecta (4-2-5-3) $55.30. Scratched: P L ... «The News Journal, Jun 15»
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Fare Thee Well Kicks Off in Santa Clara
Unfortunately when he gets over excited and goes for screaming leads they always end up as monotonous arpeggio exercises which are, gotta ... «Relix, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Arpeggio [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/arpeggio>. Apr 2024 ».
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