arpeggiate
/ɑːrˈpɛdʒiˌeɪt/
verb
- To play the notes of a chord in quick succession rather than simultaneously.
- In the lesson, the teacher showed how to arpeggiate a C major chord on the guitar.
- The pianist began to arpeggiate the chord, letting each note ring out clearly.
- She likes to arpeggiate the accompaniment to give the song a flowing, harp-like sound.