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

They seem to know only one way to use the damper pedal, and that is to come down hard on it, perhaps giving it a thump at the same time.

From Piano Mastery Talks with Master Pianists and Teachers by Brower, Harriette

There was, I admit, great clearness—a clearness that became a smudge when you used the damper pedal.

From Old Fogy His Musical Opinions and Grotesques by Huneker, James