via sordino

Definition of the Italian term via sordino 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 sordino
Plural
via sordini

Related terms

Italian musical terms related to via sordino: