sustaining pedal

Definitions of sustaining pedal
  1. noun
    a pedal on a piano that lifts the dampers from the strings and so allows them to continue vibrating
    synonyms: loud pedal
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    type of:
    foot lever, foot pedal, pedal, treadle
    a lever that is operated with the foot
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