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non-pedaling

|non-ped-al-ing|

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/nɑn-ˈpɛdəlɪŋ/

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/nɒn-ˈpɛdəlɪŋ/

(non-pedal)

without pedal use

Base FormAdjective
non-pedalnon-pedaling
Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-pedal' originates from English, combining 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'pedal' referring to the foot-operated levers on a musical instrument.

Historical Evolution

'non-pedal' evolved from the English word 'pedal' with the prefix 'non-' added to indicate the absence of pedal use.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not using pedals,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not using pedals, especially in the context of a musical instrument like a piano.

The pianist performed the piece in a non-pedaling style.

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Last updated: 2025/02/18 04:10