ärˈpejēˌō, -e(ˌ)jō noun
( plural arpeggios -ōz ; or arpeg·gi -e(ˌ)jē)
Etymology: Italian, from arpeggiare to play on the harp, from arpa harp, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German harpha harp — more at harp
1. : production of the tones of a chord in succession and not simultaneously
2. : a chord played in arpeggio