sourdine

• 名词，指减弱小提琴等乐器音量的装置（弱音器）；也指管风琴上发出柔和、弱化音色的音栓。

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.

   弱音器

   • 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.

   同义词mutesordino

2. C2formal

   An organ stop that produces a soft, muted sound.

   柔音音栓

   • 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.