Vertical squiggly line in piano

Arpeggio: A squiggly vertical line in front of a chord means its notes are hit quickly in order, not simultaneously; to create a harp-like effect. Arpeggiated chords are usually played from low to high, unless marked by a downward arrow.

1. What does a vertical squiggly line mean in piano music?
2. What is the squiggly line above a note?
3. What does a squiggly line represent?

What does a vertical squiggly line mean in piano music?

Arpeggio signs are vertical lines that indicate chords are to be played arpeggiated, or spread , so that the notes in the chord are played very quickly one after another. Arpeggio signs are normally shown with wavy lines similar to trill extension lines.

What is the squiggly line above a note?

In music, a mordent is an ornament indicating that the note is to be played with a single rapid alternation with the note above or below. Like trills, they can be chromatically modified by a small flat, sharp or natural accidental.

What does a squiggly line represent?

This symbol (in US English) informally means "approximately", "about", or "around", such as "~30 minutes before", meaning "approximately 30 minutes before".