Sordino (Noun)
Meaning
A mute for a violin.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The sordino was carefully placed on the bridge of the violin to produce a muffled tone.
- To achieve the desired sound quality, the virtuoso used a small leather sordino on her Stradivarius.
- After attaching the sordino to his violin, the musician was able to replicate the distinctive timbre of the 18th-century compositions.
- Using a sordino allowed the soloist to produce a softer, more delicate sound that complemented the gentle melody.
- As he tightened the sordino on the strings, the young violinist listened intently for the subtle change in resonance and tone.