Pianist's flourish Crossword Clue

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ARPEGGIO

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(noun)
1. a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
2. the articulation of a consonant (especially the consonant `r’) with a rapid flutter of the tongue against the palate or uvula
(verb)
1. sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below
2. pronounce with a trill, of the phoneme `r’

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FLOURISH (noun)
1. (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments
2. the act of waving
FLOURISH (verb)
1. make steady progress; be at the high point in one’s career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
2. move or swing back and forth
PIANIST (noun)
1. a person who plays the piano

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

ARPEGGIO
(8 letters)

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