Synonyms for soft pedal

Grammar : Noun

Spell : sawft-ped-l, soft-

Phonetic Transcription : ˌsɔftˈpɛd l, ˌsɒft-

Définition of soft pedal

Origin : "to tone down," 1915, figurative use from the noun (1856) in reference to the left foot-lever of a piano, which makes it quieter among other effects; from soft (adj.) + pedal (n.).

noun muter of noise

Example sentences :

She muffled the notes with the soft pedal and broke off frequently.
Extract from : « The Child of Pleasure » by Gabriele D'Annunzio

It is good to have, but egotism needs the soft pedal when we speak or do things.
Extract from : « Evening Round Up » by William Crosbie Hunter

I think I can take a nap now, if Katherine will put on the soft pedal.
Extract from : « The Dull Miss Archinard » by Anne Douglas Sedgwick

There was a shadow across his sky, a soft pedal applied to every emotion.
Extract from : « The Rest Hollow Mystery » by Rebecca N. Porter

So Edith promised to play with the soft pedal down, which she never did.
Extract from : « Dodo, Volumes 1 and 2 » by Edward Frederic Benson

Should the expression "p" be executed by the aid of the soft pedal or through the fingers?
Extract from : « Piano Playing » by Josef Hofmann

The soft pedal serves to change the quality of tone, not the quantity.
Extract from : « Piano Playing » by Josef Hofmann

Such persons, moreover, usually are born without a soft pedal.
Extract from : « How to Appreciate Music » by Gustav Kobb

"I whisper a little sometimes with the soft pedal down," said Di.
Extract from : « Diana Tempest, Volume II (of 3) » by Mary Cholmondeley

So were going to put the soft pedal on individual brilliancy this year.
Extract from : « The Turner Twins » by Ralph Henry Barbour

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