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On a grand piano, what is the specific name of the middle pedal?

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Correct answer: Sostenuto pedal

The middle pedal on most American and high-end grand pianos is the sostenuto pedal. Unlike the sustain pedal on the right, which lifts all dampers, the sostenuto pedal only sustains the notes that are already being held down when the pedal is pressed. This allows pianists to keep a specific bass note ringing while playing other crisp, undampened notes on top. Photo: Fanoftheworld, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.

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