1. to play the notes of a chord in rapid succession rather than simultaneously
Usage: music

Examples

• The pianist decided to arpeggiate the opening chord for dramatic effect.
• She learned to arpeggiate smoothly across the keyboard.
• The harpist will arpeggiate the final chord of the piece.
• Instead of playing the chord all at once, arpeggiate it slowly.
• The guitar teacher showed him how to arpeggiate major scales.
• Classical composers often indicate where musicians should arpeggiate certain passages.