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Mute (Noun)

A device used to soften the tone of a musical instrument.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The trumpet player used a mute to reduce the volume of her instrument during the quiet passages.
A variety of mutes are available for brass instruments, each producing a distinct tonal effect.
The musician carefully placed the mute into the bell of her trumpet to achieve the desired sound.
The mute allowed the trombonist to blend in with the rest of the orchestra without overpowering them.
By using a mute, the horn player was able to create a softer, more mellow sound.

A deaf person who is unable to speak.

Nouns denoting people.

The deaf student used sign language to communicate, as she was a mute and relied on visual cues to understand her teacher.
After contracting a severe illness, he became a mute and struggled to adjust to his new life without speech.
Her inability to hear and speak made her a mute, forcing her to find alternative ways to express herself.
As a mute, he found solace in painting and art, using colors and textures to convey emotions he could no longer verbalize.
Growing up as a mute in a world dominated by sound was challenging, but she persevered and found her own unique voice through writing.