What does sordine mean?
A musical term indicating a quiet or soft passage in a composition, often marked by a 'sordino' symbol. It can also refer to a device used to muffle the sound of a stringed instrument.
Example
"The orchestra's sordine section was particularly effective in the quiet passages of the symphony."
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