damper pedal
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It was as though somebody had stepped on the damper pedal of the world.
From Washington Post • Jun. 10, 2021
Explain the mechanical action of the damper pedal, and its effect when used; also, that of the soft pedal.
From Piano Tuning A Simple and Accurate Method for Amateurs by Fischer, J. Cree (Jerry Cree)
The term senza sordini is also occasionally found in old editions, indicating that the damper pedal is to be depressed, while con sordini shows that it is to be released.
From Music Notation and Terminology by Gehrkens, Karl Wilson
The author deplores the misuse of the damper pedal, which can be made to ruin all the care and effort bestowed on phrasing and tonal effects by the fingers.
From Piano Mastery Talks with Master Pianists and Teachers by Brower, Harriette
The Use of the Pedal for Colouring What is the use of the damper pedal?
From Piano Playing: With Piano Questions Answered by Hofmann, Josef
