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Dampers (mutes)

Scope note

Mutes incorporated into the piano actions, consisting of felted blocks resting on the strings to keep them silent except when their keys are pressed or when the entire set is lifted by a pedal.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000213845

Broader Terms used

mutes (sound device components)

Equivalent Terms used

damper (mute)

Created

13yrs ago

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