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1. In a softened tone
   "muted trumpets";
   - hushed, subdued, quiet
    
2. Being or made softer or less loud or clear
   "muted trumpets";
   - dull, muffled, softened

1. Deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
   - muffle, dull, damp, dampen, tone down

See also: soft

Type of: soften

Encyclopedia: Muted