soft pedal

/sɔft ˌpɛdl/
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Other forms: soft pedals

Definitions of soft pedal
  1. noun
    a pedal on a piano that moves the action closer to the strings and so soften the sound
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    type of:
    foot lever, foot pedal, pedal, treadle
    a lever that is operated with the foot
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