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pedaling

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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pedalings plural

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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.

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