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Mutes (sound device components)

Scope note

Devices used on sound devices to soften the tone, usually decreasing the volume in the process.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300042604

Broader Terms used

<sound device components>

Narrower Terms used

dampers (mutes)

Equivalent Terms used

mute (sound device component)

Created

12yrs ago

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