"broken chord" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: broken chords [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} broken chord (plural broken chords)
  1. (music) A chord whose notes are played in sequential descending or ascending order Wikipedia link: broken chord Categories (topical): Music Related terms: arpeggio
    Sense id: en-broken_chord-en-noun-VjbcpGzm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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