to dampen sound
1dampen — damp|en [ˈdæmpən] v [T] 1.) to make something slightly wet = ↑moisten 2.) also dampen down BrE to make something such as a feeling or activity less strong ▪ The light rain dampened the crowd s enthusiasm. ▪ Raising interest rates might dampen the …
2dampen — I (Roget s IV) v. 1. [To wet] Syn. sprinkle, moisten, water; see moisten . 2. [To discourage] Syn. deaden, dispirit, dismay; see depress 2 , discourage 1 , 2 . II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) v. 1. moisten wet, sprinkle, spray, rinse, humidify. 2.… …
3dampen — verb 1》 make damp. 2》 make less strong or intense. ↘reduce the amplitude of (a sound source). Derivatives dampener noun …
4Sound Blankets — VP Thick, quilted blankets used to dampen echoes caused by hard room surfaces and muffle unwanted noise …
5Handbell — Infobox Instrument name=Handbell classification= *Hand percussion *Idiophone range= related= *Bells *HandchimesA handbell is a bell designed to be rung by hand. To ring a handbell, a ringer grasps the bell by its slightly flexible handle mdash;… …
6Middle ear — Malleus Tensor Tympani Incus Stapedius …
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10Vibraphone — Infobox instrument name=Vibraphone names=Vibraharp, Vibes image capt=A typical vibraphone color=#FFEC8B classification=Percussion instrument (Idiophone) range= related= musicians= builders= articles=The vibraphone, sometimes called the vibraharp… …