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a device on a musical instrument that deadens or softens its tone
  • the pianist used the damper pedal on the piano for the quiet passages

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The first known use of damper was in 1707

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“Damper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damper. Accessed 11 Aug. 2022.

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