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What is the name for the middle pedal of the piano?

  1. Sostenuto Pedal

  2. Damper pedal

  3. Mezzo pedal

  4. Forte pedal
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Explanation

The middle pedal on a grand piano is typically the sostenuto pedal, which sustains only the notes that are being held down when the pedal is pressed. This differs from the damper pedal (right pedal) which sustains all notes. Note: on many upright pianos, the middle pedal may have different functions like a practice pedal.

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