soft-pedal

Example Sentences

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“For local politicians, it’s a pretty easy call when 60, 70, 80% of their county voted ‘no’ on the issue, to soft pedal it and not treat it like a serious crime,” he said.

From Seattle Times

His 1988 album for Eno’s Opal Records, “The White Arcades,” was powered by Budd’s “soft pedal” piano technique, which employed one of the instrument’s foot pedals to “soften” the notes while subtly changing their tones.

From Los Angeles Times

“They were like, ‘Don’t just soft pedal this.

From Los Angeles Times

I thought that later I might also play the piano, something quiet, using the soft pedal.

From Literature

As Mr. Smythe played light but somber chords, sometimes using the soft pedal and adding a small complement of electronics, Mr. Evans played in gunshot gusts and stout melodies — assertive and bold, but vaguely absconded.

From New York Times