ARPEGGIO

In music, an 'arpeggio' is a broken chord where the notes are played or sung in succession rather than simultaneously. The word, like many other musical terms, originates from Italian, in which it means "in the manner of the harp." The use of arpeggios is called 'arpeggiation'.
The following instruments use arpeggios:

★ String instruments are used to play arpeggios in classical music. Along with scales, arpeggios are a form of basic technical exercise.

★ Bass guitarists often use arpeggios to play out chords.

★ Guitarists use arpeggios extensively in certain genres, such as Neo-classical, and often while employing the sweep-picking technique.

★ Synthesizers are often called upon to play arpeggios, especially in electronica. Some synths contain arpeggiators especially for this purpose.

★ Keyboards, such as piano and accordions are used to play arpeggios.

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★ Musical terminology

★ Arpeggiator