arpeutumisena
Arpeutumisena is a musical technique in which the notes of a chord are sounded in succession rather than simultaneously. Also called arpeggiation or arpeggio in English, it creates a rapid roll that outlines the harmony. The notes can be played rising (ascending) or falling (descending), and performers may vary the order for expressive effect. In written music, arpeutumisena is usually indicated by a vertical wavy line before the chord or by the instruction arpegg. The effect can be achieved on many instruments, particularly the piano, guitar, harpsichord, and strings, with technique and timbre shaping the realization.
On piano, arpeutumisena allows a chord to be played in one hand or distributed between hands, often
In performance practice, arpeutumisena can guide the listener through harmonic changes, create color through timbre, and