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chord vs arpeggio

arpeggio vs chord

chord and arpeggio both are nouns.

chord is a verb but arpeggio is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chord Yes No Yes No
arpeggio Yes No No No
As nouns, arpeggio is a hyponym of chord; that is, arpeggio is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than chord:
  • chord: a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together
  • arpeggio: a chord whose notes are played in rapid succession rather than simultaneously
Other hyponyms of chord include sforzando, common chord, triad, seventh chord.
chord (noun) arpeggio (noun)
a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together a chord whose notes are played in rapid succession rather than simultaneously
a straight line connecting two points on a curve
chord (verb) arpeggio (verb)
bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing
play chords on (a stringed instrument)
Difference between chord and arpeggio

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