Meaning Of The Word Soft-pedalling

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What's The Definition Of Soft-pedalling?

soft-pedalling in British English
noun: a foot-operated lever on a piano, the left one of two, that either moves the whole action closer to the strings so that the hammers strike with less force or causes fewer of the strings to sound
present participle of verb
verb: to mute the tone of (a piano) by depressing the soft pedal

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