sourdine

• Nom désignant un dispositif qui étouffe ou adoucit le son d'un instrument de musique, notamment le violon, ou un registre d'orgue produisant un son doux et voilé.

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.

   Sourdine de violon

   • 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.

   Synonymesmutesordino

2. C2formal

   An organ stop that produces a soft, muted sound.

   Jeu d'orgue doux et feutré

   • 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.