Which term describes 'A continuous broken chord'?

Which term describes 'A continuous broken chord'?

• A. Adagio
• B. Appoggiatura
• C. Allegretto
• D. Arpeggio

Answer: (D)

A continuous broken chord is an arpeggio. An arpeggio means playing the notes of a chord in sequence rather than all at once, creating a rolling, sweeping sound. It can be played rising or falling across the keyboard and is a common way to outline a chord in a flowing line. The other terms describe tempo or ornamentation rather than a broken-chord texture: adagio and allegretto are tempo markings (slow and moderately fast), and appoggiatura is a short ornamental note, not a sustained broken chord. So arpeggio is the best description for a continuous broken chord.

A continuous broken chord is an arpeggio. An arpeggio means playing the notes of a chord in sequence rather than all at once, creating a rolling, sweeping sound. It can be played rising or falling across the keyboard and is a common way to outline a chord in a flowing line. The other terms describe tempo or ornamentation rather than a broken-chord texture: adagio and allegretto are tempo markings (slow and moderately fast), and appoggiatura is a short ornamental note, not a sustained broken chord. So arpeggio is the best description for a continuous broken chord.