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sustaining pedal vs pedal

pedal vs sustaining pedal

sustaining pedal and pedal both are nouns.

sustaining pedal is not an adjective while pedal is an adjective.

sustaining pedal is not a verb while pedal is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sustaining pedal Yes No No No
pedal Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, pedal is a hypernym of sustaining pedal; that is, pedal is a word with a broader meaning than sustaining pedal:
  • sustaining pedal: a pedal on a piano that lifts the dampers from the strings and so allows them to continue vibrating
  • pedal: a lever that is operated with the foot
Other hypernyms of sustaining pedal include foot lever, foot pedal, treadle.
sustaining pedal (noun) pedal (noun)
a pedal on a piano that lifts the dampers from the strings and so allows them to continue vibrating a lever that is operated with the foot
a sustained bass note
sustaining pedal (adjective) pedal (adjective)
of or relating to the feet
sustaining pedal (verb) pedal (verb)
operate the pedals on a keyboard instrument
ride a bicycle
Difference between sustaining pedal and pedal

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