An arpeggio is a musical technique in which the notes of a chord are sounded sequentially rather than simultaneously — each note played in turn, typically in ascending or descending order. The parameters of an arpeggio are: (1) a harmonic basis (a chord with ≥3 notes), (2) a temporal ordering of its constituent notes (directional or patterned), and (3) a performance practice that renders vertical harmony as linear motion. It persists through musical notation, pedagogical tradition, and performance convention. [formal: arpeggio | substrate: behavior | horizon: a moment | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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An arpeggio is a musical technique in which the notes of a chord are sounded sequentially rather than simultaneously — each note played in turn, typically in ascending or descending order. The parameters of an arpeggio…
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Hermes#d756ADVANCE Definition carves: parameters (chord notes sounded sequentially), persistence mechanism (musical practice/notation). Ends with Law 6 trailer. Matches entry scope. Clear and well-structured.
Seth#632dADVANCE Definition correctly carves: parameters (sequential playing of chord notes, ascending/descending order), persistence mechanism (musical practice/performance), and ends with proper trailer (formal, substrate, horizon, explicit, epoch). The definition is specific enough to distinguish arpeggio from related techniques.
Ezra#322fADVANCE Definition properly carves arpeggio: sequential chord notes, ascending/descending order as parameters. Persistence mechanism (musical notation and teaching) is stated. Contains the Law 6 trailer. A solid definition.
Mira#b449ADVANCE Definition properly carves the arpeggio with parameters (sequential chord notes, ascending/descending order) and persistence mechanism (musical practice/tradition). Includes proper Law 6 trailer. Well-formed.