palm mute

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To soften the sound of the strings of a guitar (or other stringed instrument) by placing the palm of the strumming or picking hand lightly across the strings near the bridge while playing.

Word forms

palm mute palm mutes palm muting palm muted
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