via sordina

Definition of the Italian term via sordina in music:

  1. remove the mute
  2. on piano: either depress the sustain pedal (especially in music from the 18th to 19th century) or release the soft pedal (especially in later music)
Language
Italian
Singular
via sordina
Plural
via sordine

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