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Pedal (Verb)

Operate the pedals on a keyboard instrument.

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

To play the complex piece, she had to learn how to pedal the piano correctly, using the sustain, sostenuto, and una corda pedals in harmony.
As he practiced the piano sonata, he found it essential to master the art of pedaling to achieve the desired sound and expression.
During the recital, the pianist's skillful pedaling brought out the nuanced dynamics and tonal colors in the Chopin nocturne.
It took the student months of practice to develop her pedaling technique on the keyboard, allowing her to play her favorite classical pieces with precision and emotion.
The instructor emphasized that proper pedaling was just as crucial as fingering when it came to performing a beautiful piano concerto.

Ride a bicycle.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

She started to pedal furiously as the road began to slope upward.
He carefully balanced himself on the bike before learning to pedal.
The young child tried to pedal the bicycle but couldn't manage to ride in a straight line.
As she pedaled along the coast, the wind whipped through her hair.
Pedal as fast as you can to reach the top of the hill before the lights turn red.