hárítás

Hárítás is a Hungarian term that can refer to several related concepts, primarily concerning the splitting or dividing of something, often in a musical or agricultural context. In music, hárítás specifically describes the technique of arpeggiation, where the notes of a chord are played in succession rather than simultaneously. This is commonly heard in the playing of the cimbalom, a Hungarian dulcimer-like instrument, where rapid succession of notes creates a shimmering effect. It can also be applied to other instruments where a chordal broken pattern is desired.

Beyond music, hárítás can also describe the act of splitting or cleaving something in a more general sense. This might be used in agricultural contexts, for example, referring to the splitting of wood for firewood or the division of land. The core idea is the separation of a whole into its constituent parts, executed in a deliberate manner. The specific meaning is usually determined by the context in which the word is used. Its etymology is rooted in the Hungarian word "hár," meaning to split or cleave.