English word origin

Etymology of arp

Abbreviation of arpeggiator.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

An arpeggiator.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Abbreviation of arpeggiator.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

An arpeggio.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Abbreviation of arpeggio.

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Source etymology 3

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intj

The bark of a seal.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Onomatopoeic.

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