Definition: Comme à la harpe, which means “like a harp,” indicates that a chord’s notes are to be played quickly in order (not simultaneously), and are usually played from lowest to highest; this produces a type of broken chord. See arpeggiato.
Also Known As:
Pronunciation: come ah-lah arp'
- arpeggio (It)
- rolled chord
- arpège (Fr)
- Arpeggio (Ger)
Pronunciation: come ah-lah arp'
