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Noun sordino has 1 sense
- sourdine, sordino - a mute for a violin
--1 is a kind of mute
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Sordino
Definition
A sordino is a device used in music to muffle or dampen the sound produced by an instrument, typically a violin, viola, or trumpet.
Sample Sentences
- The violinist placed a sordino on the instrument to achieve a softer tone.
- The trumpet player used a sordino during the performance to create a muted sound.
- When playing in an orchestra, the string section carefully follows the conductor's indication to remove or apply the sordino accordingly.
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