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sustaining pedal

/səˈsteɪnɪŋ ˈpedl/

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/səˈsteɪnɪŋ ˈpedl/C1formalart
  • ruНожная педаль фортепиано, которая при нажатии поднимает все демпферы со струн, позволяя нотам звучать и резонировать даже после отпускания клавиш.

A foot-operated pedal on a piano that, when pressed, lifts all dampers from the strings, allowing notes to sustain and resonate even after the keys are released.

  1. Piano sustain pedalB2formal

    A foot-operated lever on a piano that lifts all dampers, allowing the strings to vibrate freely and sustain the sound after the keys are released.

    ruДемпферная педаль

    • The pianist used the sustaining pedal to create a smooth, connected melody.
    • You should release the sustaining pedal before changing chords to avoid a muddy sound.
    • She practiced using the sustaining pedal to control the resonance of the notes.