pedal point

Noun

Meaning

a sustained bass note

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

pedal bourdon major minor pattern phrase dominant loop harmony melody repetition motif refrain tonic keynote
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Antonyms

extra unremarkable uneventful

Hypernyms

note tone musical note

Examples

Weinstein (2009), p. 24 Metal basslines vary widely in complexity, from holding down a low pedal point as a foundation to doubling complex riffs and licks along with the lead and/or rhythm guitars. Source: Internet

A pedal point is a sustained tone, typically in the bass range, during which at least one foreign (i. Source: Internet

Heavy metal songs often make extensive use of pedal point as a harmonic basis. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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