sordini

Definition of 'sordini' 1. a mute for a stringed or brass musical instrument. 2. any of the dampers that arrest the vibrations of piano strings.

mute sor-DEE-noe [Italian, mute] The Italian term for mute (plural sordini). "Con sordino" is a directive to perform the indicated passage of a composition with the mute.

In classical music, the phrase con sordino or con sordini (Italian: with mute, abbreviated con sord.), directs players to use a straight mute on brass instruments, and mount the mute on string instruments. The corresponding senza sordino indicates removing the mute.

to remove or play without the mute senza sordino in British English or senza sordini. a musical direction to remove or play without the mute or (on the piano) with the sustaining pedal pressed down. See full dictionary entry for sordino.

who does not speak Mute: A mute is a person who does not speak, either from an inability to speak or an unwillingness to speak. The term "mute" is specifically applied to a person who, due to profound congenital (or early) deafness, is unable to use articulate language and so is deaf-mute.

always very soft and without damper In almost all editions of the score, going back to the first edition published by Cappi & Diabelli in 1803, the first movement includes the composer's instruction “sempre pianissimo e senza sordino,” which translates to “always very soft and without damper.” (The plural sordini, or dampers, is found in some later ...

We use italian terms to describe different volumes such as: Fortissimo – very loud. Forte – loud. Mezzo forte – medium loud.

Forte Forte (Italian: 'strong'). A dynamic instruction meaning the music should be played loudly. The instruction appears as either: 'f' loud; 'ff' fortissimo, meaning very loud; or 'fff' very loud.

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It depends on the reason for their mutism, and the structures of the neck. In most cases, yes, people who do not speak but who have a structurally complete and functional neck/ larynx do make noise when they cough, sneeze, laugh, etc.

always very soft and without damper In almost all editions of the score, going back to the first edition published by Cappi & Diabelli in 1803, the first movement includes the composer's instruction “sempre pianissimo e senza sordino,” which translates to “always very soft and without damper.” (The plural sordini, or dampers, is found in some later ...

If an orchestral player encounters a passage marked "sempre senza sordino" - always without mutes - it is an indication that the composer thought he/she might be tempted to use mutes for that particular passage, and specifically doesn't want them used.