Playing the notes of a chord consecutively (harp style). A broken chord in which the individual notes are sounded one after the other instead of simultaneously.

See also broken chord.

SUGGESTED LISTENING EXAMPLES:

Bach, J.S.: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, Prelude and Fugue No. 1 in C major, BWV 846, Prelude

W. W. Norton - 4-CD Musical Example Bank -- Disc 2, Track 65

Couperin: Second livre de clavecin, "Les barricades misterieuses"

W. W. Norton - 4-CD Musical Example Bank -- Disc 2, Track 60

Scarlatti: Sonata in E major, K. 20, "Capriccio"

W. W. Norton - 4-CD Musical Example Bank -- Disc 2, Track 64