music-score/docs/musicxml-spec/elements/mute.md

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The element | MusicXML 4.0

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mute

The element

Parent element:

    <play>

The element represents muting playback for different instruments, including brass, winds, and strings.

Content

mute

Attributes

None.

Examples

This element is used in the following examples:

(Off), (On)