piano pedal

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a pedal on a piano used to change the sound, such as the sustain or soft pedal

pedalADJECTIVE + pedal

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piano

Examples (10)

  • The pianist used the piano pedal to sustain the final notes.
  • Her foot moved rhythmically on the piano pedal throughout the piece.
  • A beginner might struggle with controlling the piano pedal correctly.
  • The right piano pedal is used to prolong the sound of the chords.
  • She pressed the piano pedal down to create a blurred, dreamlike effect.
  • The mechanism of the piano pedal needed some repair after years of use.
  • Many romantic pieces require heavy use of the piano pedal.
  • Make sure to lift your foot off the piano pedal at the end of the phrase.
  • The soft piano pedal changed the tone to something more intimate.
  • He demonstrated how the piano pedal affects the vibration of the strings.