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SOURDINE VIOLON [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • String Instruments
CONT

A violin mute is a comb-like affair clamped onto the bridge, made of wood or metal, ivory or plastic.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de musique à cordes

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos de cuerda
DEF

Pieza pequeña que se ajusta por la parte superior del puente a los instrumentos de arco y cuerda para disminuir la intensidad y variar el timbre del sonido.

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