Arpeggio (noun)

1. A musical technique in which the notes of a chord are played in sequence, rather than simultaneously.
2. A broken chord, a chord where the notes are played one after another in ascending or descending order.

Origin:

From italian "arpeggiare" meaning to play the harp, from "arpeggiare" meaning to play on a harp, from "arpeggio" meaning harp.

Examples:

1. The pianist played a beautiful arpeggio in her solo.
2. The guitar player used arpeggios to create a sense of movement in his music.
3. The violinist's arpeggios were smooth and fluid.
4. The singer used arpeggios to enhance the melody of the song.
5. The arpeggio of the harp was enchanting.