noun
- a device used to reduce or eliminate the sound of a musical instrument
Usage: music
Examples
- The trumpet player attached a muter to soften the sound during practice.
- She used a muter on her violin to avoid disturbing the neighbors.
- The orchestra section used muters for the quiet passage in the symphony.
- He forgot to bring his muter to the late-night rehearsal.
- The brass muter created a distinctive muffled tone.
- Different types of muters produce various sound effects on instruments.