sourdine

• Substantivo que designa um dispositivo usado para abafar o som de um violino ou outro instrumento de cordas, ou um registro de órgão que produz um som suave e abafado.

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.

   Surdina

   • 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.

   Sinônimosmutesordino

2. C2formal

   An organ stop that produces a soft, muted sound.

   Surdina

   • 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.