muting
music
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In music, "muting" refers to devices or techniques used to soften or alter an instrument's tone. For string instruments, a mute is a physical device attached to the bridge to reduce volume and change timbre. Brass instruments, such as the trumpet and trombone, also utilize mutes, which were popularized in 20th-century music and offer a distinct tonal color. Muting can also refer to the act of silencing or deadening sound, such as turning off a television or closing windows to reduce traffic noise.123
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