Is Alberti bass really a type of arpeggio?

The Alberti bass is an arpeggio style rhythm where the lowest note of the chord is played first. After that you play the highest note of the chord. Next you play the middle note of the chord then finally the highest note of the chord again.

1. What style of music is Alberti bass?
2. Is Alberti bass homophonic?
3. What instruments can an arpeggio be played on?
4. What 3 notes make an arpeggio?

What style of music is Alberti bass?

Alberti bass is a particular kind of accompaniment figure in music, often used in the Classical era, and sometimes the Romantic era.

Is Alberti bass homophonic?

In musical composition, Alberti bass is an accompaniment line of homophonic texture defined by its repetitive motion.

What instruments can an arpeggio be played on?

Music for keyboards, such as piano and accordions, often has arpeggios, even though these are polyphonic instruments that can play all notes of a chord at the same time.

What 3 notes make an arpeggio?

A three note arpeggio contains a root note, a 3rd and a 5th, just as chords do.