| 单词 | arpeggio |
| 释义 | arpeggio (once / 22343 pages) n An arpeggio is a series of increasing or decreasing notes played one after another, rather than all together as a chord. When musicians are first learning an instrument, they often practice arpeggios. String instruments commonly play arpeggios, especially violins and violas. You can also play an arpeggio on a banjo, bass guitar, or a keyboard instrument like a piano. It's also possible to sing an arpeggio, emphasizing each individual note. The word is Italian, from arpeggiare, "to play upon the harp," and ultimately from arpa, or "harp." WORD FAMILYarpeggio: arpeggios USAGE EXAMPLESThe introduction suggests enchantment, with rippling arpeggios on the harp. New York Times(Nov 24, 2016) Outside, the orchestra tunes its instruments, performs chords in bright arpeggios. Nature(Nov 22, 2016) I have to sing a lot of technically demanding lines, different kinds of arpeggios and scales. Los Angeles Times(Nov 21, 2016) n a chord whose notes are played in rapid succession rather than simultaneously Hyper chord a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together |
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