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The trumpet also has a playful side. To make the sound less intense during lighter moments, a mute is often used. Mutes not only affect the trumpet's tonal quality, but also reduce its volume.

Straight Mute

The trumpet mute most often found in orchestral music is called the straight mute. Listen to how this mute colors the trumpet sound:

Cup Mute

Another mute, often heard in pop and jazz music, is the cup mute. Listen to the unique tone created by this mute:

Harmon Mute

One last mute, often heard in jazz music, is the harmon mute:

The cup and the harmon mutes, which traditionally have not been used in orchestral music, are starting to find their way into modern scores.