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pedaling

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Pedaling (noun) means the technique or pattern of pressing pedals, especially on a piano or organ, to control sound. Example: “The pianist's pedaling gave the piece a warm, blurred quality.”

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The technique or pattern of pressing pedals, especially on a piano or organ, to control sound.
"The pianist's pedaling gave the piece a warm, blurred quality."

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In plain EnglishHow someone uses foot pedals when playing an instrument, or the act of pushing bike/car pedals.

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What does “pedaling” mean?
The word “pedaling” means the technique or pattern of pressing pedals, especially on a piano or organ, to control sound. In plain terms, how someone uses foot pedals when playing an instrument, or the act of pushing bike/car pedals.
How do you use “pedaling” in a sentence?
Here is “pedaling” used in a sentence: “The pianist's pedaling gave the piece a warm, blurred quality.”
What part of speech is “pedaling”?
“Pedaling” is a noun.
What is the meaning of pedaling?
"pedaling" (noun) means the technique or pattern of pressing pedals, especially on a piano or organ, to control sound.