sourdement – Definition in music

Definition of the French term sourdement in music:

muted, muffled, dully

Language

French

Music scores that include sourdement:

Matthijs Vermeulen: Cello Sonata No. 2 (1927‑38) Page 6

French musical terms related to sourdement:

étouffé – damped, muted
étouffez – damp, mute
mat – dull, muffled, muted
muet – silent, mute
son voilé – muted, dampened sound
sourd – muted, muffled, dull