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Pedal
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pédale
a flat part of a bicycle, which one can push with one's foot to make the bicycle move
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pédale
a flat bar on a musical instrument such as a piano or an organ that is pushed by the feet to change or control the sound produced
What is a "pedal"?
A pedal is a foot-operated mechanism found on musical instruments like pianos, organs, and harps. Pedals are used to control various functions of the instrument, such as sustaining notes, altering dynamics, or changing the sound. For example, on a piano, the sustain pedal lifts all the dampers off the strings, allowing notes to continue ringing even after the keys are released. On an organ, pedals can control different stops or effects. The use of pedals allows musicians to modify and enhance their performance with greater expression and control.
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basse pédale
a sustained bass note
to pedal
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pédaler
to propel and operate a bicycle or other pedal-powered vehicle
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pédaler
to use the foot-operated pedals of instruments like the piano or organ to control various aspects of the sound produced
pedal
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pédal
of or relating to the feet
Exemple
The bicycle pedal is attached to the crank by a sturdy pin.
We drove through the night flat-out, with the pedal to the metal.
The sports car's powerful engine roared to life with a touch of the pedal.
They had the pedal to the metal and achieved their sales targets for the previous quarter.
She's currently got the pedal to the metal, training intensely for the upcoming marathon.
