::They're actually both called [[arpeggio]]s technically, but the wavy line is usually just called a roll (or rolled chord). Practically there aren't many situations where the two usages can be confused. I personally call an arpeggio with a distinct rhythm (like the Bach) a broken chord. [[User:JDWpianist|JDWpianist]] 18:28, 25 May 2009 (EDT) | ::They're actually both called [[arpeggio]]s technically, but the wavy line is usually just called a roll (or rolled chord). Practically there aren't many situations where the two usages can be confused. I personally call an arpeggio with a distinct rhythm (like the Bach) a broken chord. [[User:JDWpianist|JDWpianist]] 18:28, 25 May 2009 (EDT) |