Phrase guide

pedal point

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A sustained bass pitch.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pedal note, organ point

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a sustained bass note

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pedal

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: note, musical note, tone

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 持續低音 /持续低音 (chíxù dīyīn) — sustained bass pitch
  • Finnish: urkupiste — sustained bass pitch
  • German: Orgelpunkt — sustained bass pitch
  • Polish: nuta pedałowa — sustained bass pitch