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sourdine

/sʊəˈdiːn/

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noun

/sʊəˈdiːn/C2formaltechnical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее устройство для приглушения звука скрипки или органный регистр, издающий мягкий, приглушённый звук.

A noun referring to a device used to mute a violin, or an organ stop that produces a soft, muted sound.

  1. Mute for a violinC2formal

    A device placed on the bridge of a violin to soften or muffle the sound.

    ruСурдина

    • The violinist attached a sourdine to create a softer tone.
    • Using a sourdine changes the timbre of the instrument.
    • The piece required the use of a sourdine for the quiet section.

    Synonymsmutesordino

  2. C2formal

    An organ stop that produces a soft, muted sound.

    ruСурдина

    • The organist selected the sourdine stop for the gentle passage.
    • The sourdine stop gave the music a delicate, hushed quality.
    • He pulled out the sourdine to accompany the choir softly.