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The mute data type

The mute type represents muting playback 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
straight
cup
harmon-no-stem
harmon-stem
bucket
plunger
hat
solotone
practice
stop-mute
stop-hand
echo
palm

Where is this type used?

<mute>