Definition
pedaliers
noun
- Plural of pedalier; a keyboard operated by the feet, typically found on organs or harpsichords.
Usage: musical instrument term; primarily used in classical and organ music contexts
Examples
- The organist's feet moved skillfully across the pedaliers during the performance.
- Modern concert halls often feature organs with sophisticated pedaliers.
- Learning to play the pedaliers requires years of dedicated practice.
- The church's historic organ had ornate wooden pedaliers.
- Professional organists must master both manual and pedalier techniques.