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)

In many modern editions this depression and release of the damper pedal are more accurately indicated by the sign .

From Music Notation and Terminology by Gehrkens, Karl Wilson

Using the Two Pedals at Once May the damper pedal and the soft pedal be used simultaneously, or would this be detrimental to the piano?

From Piano Playing: With Piano Questions Answered by Hofmann, Josef

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