(of a sound or voice) quiet and soft

the muted hum of the distant traffic

deaden, muffle, or soften the sound of

her footsteps were muted by the thick carpet

turn off (a microphone or the audio on an electronic device), especially temporarily

this mode will mute the ringtone and message notification sounds

remember to mute other gadgets such as phones, watches, and computers that could distract by their alerts

muffle the sound of (a musical instrument), especially by the use of a mute

when muted and blown hard the trombone produces a very nasal and metallic sound