arpegg

Arpegg is not a widely recognized term in standard music theory. In most contexts, it is likely a misspelling or variant of related words such as arpeggio or arpeggiated, or it may occur as a proper noun in specific names or brands. Because it lacks an established definition, its meaning can vary depending on the source or author.

Arpeggio is the core musical concept often associated with the term confusion. An arpeggio describes the technique of sounding the notes of a chord in succession rather than playing all notes simultaneously. This can proceed from lowest to highest pitch or in another order, producing a flowing, harp-like effect. The word derives from the Italian arpeggiare, meaning to pluck or play on a harp (arpa).

Notation for arpeggios typically involves a vertical wavy line placed before the chord. Performers may realize arpeggios on keyboards, guitars, strings, and many other instruments, using varied speeds and directions to achieve desired texture and rhythm.

Historically, arpeggios have been used across classical, romantic, and contemporary repertoire, as well as in folk, jazz, and popular genres, to create motion, expand harmonic texture, or facilitate rapid chord execution. While arpeggios are well defined, the specific use or meaning of the term arpegg in a given text should be interpreted from context, and, when possible, clarified with reliable sources.

See also: arpeggio, arpeggiated, arpeggiation.