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pedal point

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pedal point [′ped·əl ‚pȯint]
(mathematics)
The fixed point with respect to which a pedal curve is defined.
The fixed point with respect to which the pedal coordinates of a curve are defined.


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The sostenuto pedal gives the pianist an ability to create what's called an organ pedal point by keeping a specific note's damper or dampers in their open position, allowing those strings to continue to sing while other notes can be played without continuing to resonate.
 
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