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The mute data type

The mute type represents muting for different instruments, including brass, winds, and strings. The on and off values are used for undifferentiated mutes. The remaining values represent specific mutes.

Allowed values

Base type: xs:string

on
off
bucket
cup
echo
harmon-no-stem
harmon-stem
hat
palm
plunger
practice
solotone
stop-hand
stop-mute
straight

Where is this type used?

<mute>