1. plural of mute; people who cannot speak
Usage: medical/clinical
2. devices used to soften or muffle the sound of musical instruments
Usage: music

1. third person singular present of mute; makes silent or reduces the volume of

Examples

• The trumpet player attached mutes to soften the sound during practice.
• She mutes her phone during meetings.
• The violinist used different mutes to create various tonal effects.
• He always mutes the TV during commercials.
• The orchestra’s brass section used mutes for the quiet passage.
• The app automatically mutes notifications after 10 PM.
• Professional musicians often carry several types of mutes.