ARP
n.n. Stands for Arpeggiator. A tool on a synthesizer or computer that takes a group of notes and plays them one by one in a fast, repeating pattern.
n. Abbreviation for Arpeggiator. A hardware or software module that automatically sequences a chord into a rhythmic series of individual notes, typically cycling through them in a programmed order.
I used a fast arp to make the track sound more energetic.
The producer adjusted the speed of the synth arp to match the tempo of the drums.
By layering a polyphonic pad over a syncopated arp, the composer created a sense of rhythmic urgency that drove the entire electronic arrangement.
Commonly used in music production and synthesis contexts; often functions as a clipping of the full term.
Last updated July 22, 2026