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pedal tone

A term in music which refers to the lowest pitches of a given brass instrument. It is commonly attributed to trombones and tubas.
Person 1: "That pedal tone was so deep!"
Person 2: "Well, I hope a pedal tone is deep. They're the lowest tones in the instrument."
by Borchian October 3, 2025
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