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pedal point — n. Music a single continuous tone, usually in the bass, held against the changing figures or harmonies of the other parts … English World dictionary
Pedal point — For pedal point in the mathematical sense, see pedal curve. For the pedal concept in brass instruments, see pedal tone. Pedal tone example.[1] … Wikipedia
pedal point — Music. 1. a tone sustained by one part, usually the bass, while other parts progress without reference to it. 2. a passage containing it. Also called organ point, pedal note. [1875 80] * * * ▪ music in music, a tone sustained through… … Universalium
pedal point — noun a sustained bass note • Syn: ↑pedal • Derivationally related forms: ↑pedal (for: ↑pedal) • Hypernyms: ↑note, ↑musical note, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
pedal point — ped′al point n. mad a musical tone, as the dominant or tonic, held by the bass while the other parts move independently above it Also called ped′al note . Etymology: 1875–80 … From formal English to slang
pedal point — noun Date: 1852 a single tone usually the tonic or dominant that is normally sustained in the bass and sounds against changing harmonies in the other parts … New Collegiate Dictionary
pedal point — noun a sustained bass pitch … Wiktionary
pedal point — англ. [пэдл по/йнт] органный пункт … Словарь иностранных музыкальных терминов
pedal point — /ˈpɛdl pɔɪnt/ (say pedl poynt) noun Music 1. a note sustained by one of the parts (usually the bass) while other parts progress without reference to it. 2. a passage containing it …
double pedal point — noun or double pedal : two pedal points sustained through a succession of musical harmonies (as tonic and dominant) … Useful english dictionary
