broken chord
[/ˈbroʊkən kɔːrd/]
nounpl: broken chords
acorde quebrado
1. A chord whose notes are played sequentially one after another instead of simultaneously
The pianist played a broken chord, allowing each note to ring out individually before moving to the next.
A pianista tocou um acorde quebrado, deixando cada nota soar individualmente antes de passar para a próxima.
2. An arpeggio or arpeggiated chord used as a compositional or performance technique
Broken chords are commonly used in classical music to create a flowing, harp-like effect.
Acordes quebrados são comumente usados na música clássica para criar um efeito fluido, semelhante ao da harpa.
Broken chords are fundamental to both classical and contemporary music traditions in Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian popular music (MPB) and samba, arpeggiated guitar patterns are particularly characteristic. The technique is taught extensively in conservatories and music schools across both countries as a foundational compositional and performance device.
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