What is another word for mute pedal?
Pronunciation: [mjˈuːt pˈɛdə͡l] (IPA) 
The "mute pedal" is a device that pianists use to suppress the sound of a piano's strings when desired. While the term "mute pedal" is commonly used, there are various synonyms for this device. One alternative name is the "soft pedal," which reduces the volume of the notes by causing the hammers to strike only one or two strings instead of three. Another synonym is the "una corda pedal," which lowers the keys relative to the strings, changing the sound rather than suppressing it entirely. A third option is the "left pedal," which is used on upright pianos and creates a similar effect to the soft pedal by shifting the hammers closer to the strings.
