broken chord

Noun

Meaning

broken chord (plural broken chords)

(music) A chord whose notes are played in sequential descending or ascending order

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

arpeggio

Examples

Even an ordinary broken chord is made to disclose rare beauties; we are reminded of the fairies' hazelnuts in which diamonds were concealed but you could break the shell only if your hands were blessed. Neville Cardus

Close letter words and terms

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