soft pedal
Syllables: soft ped·alUK/ˈsɒf(t)ˌpɛdl̩/US/ˈsɔf(t)ˌpɛdəl/
soft pedal noun: the leftmost foot-pedal on most pianos which, when pushed, dampens the strings and so softens the note played.
Noun
soft pedal (plural soft pedals)
- The leftmost foot-pedal on most pianos which, when pushed, dampens the strings and so softens the note played.
- Synonyms:
- una corda pedal
soft pedal meaning in Tamil
soft pedal in Tamil
- தாழ் மிதிகட்டை
Synonyms of soft pedal
Forms of soft pedal
| plural | soft pedals |
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Origin of soft pedal
From soft (“of sound: quiet”) + pedal.
Words formed from soft pedal
Questions about soft pedal
- What does soft pedal mean?
- Soft pedal means the leftmost foot-pedal on most pianos which, when pushed, dampens the strings and so softens the note played.
- What is soft pedal in Tamil?
- Soft pedal in Tamil is தாழ் மிதிகட்டை. See Soft pedal meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is soft pedal?
- Soft pedal is a noun.
- How do you pronounce soft pedal?
- Soft pedal is pronounced /ˈsɒf(t)ˌpɛdl̩/ (UK).
- What is the plural of soft pedal?
- The plural of soft pedal is soft pedals.
Words near soft pedal in the dictionary
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