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chorus pedal

chorus pedal

6.7
An electronic device that makes one electric instrument sound like several by adding short echoes and small pitch changes
  • noun
  • /ˈkɔːrəs ˈpɛdəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : pedal de coro
  • He added a chorus pedal to his setup to give his guitar a richer tone.

Examples

  • The shimmering effect in that song is created by a chorus pedal on the bass guitar.

  • Some musicians prefer to use a digital chorus pedal for consistent sound quality.

  • She bought a new chorus pedal for her guitar.

  • The chorus pedal adds depth to the sound.

  • He added a chorus pedal to his setup to give his guitar a richer tone.

  • The shimmering effect in that song is created by a chorus pedal on the bass guitar.

  • Some musicians prefer to use a digital chorus pedal for consistent sound quality.

How Versatile

effects unit
  • Specialized
1 6.0
chorus pedal
  • Specialized
6.7

Surface Forms

chorus pedal singular
chorus pedals plural

Morphology

chorus + pedal

The compound is compositionally straightforward: 'pedal' denotes a foot-operated device and 'chorus' denotes multiple simultaneous sounds or voices, so a 'chorus pedal' will plausibly be understood as a foot-controlled device that produces a multiple-sound/choral effect. This follows ordinary English word-formation and is likely inferable by a B1 learner who knows both constituents.

Etymology

Chorus pedal: The name chorus pedal comes from two simple ideas: chorus meaning a group of singers and pedal meaning a box you press with your foot. It copies the instrument's sound and makes small changes in timing and pitch so one guitar or keyboard sounds like a group, which is why players use it for a 'richer sound'.