mutedsound

noun
UK /ˈmjuːtɪd saʊnd/
US /ˈmjuːtɪd saʊnd/

A muted sound is a quiet sound that is made softer or turned down.

She heard the muted sound of the TV coming from the next room.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A sound that has been blocked or covered so it cannot be heard clearly.

The muted sound of footsteps came through the thick wall.

3. A sound with less sharp or bright tone, often made softer on purpose.

He played the trumpet with a muted sound so the baby would not wake.

4. A sound that is turned off or silenced on a device.

The phone gave a muted sound when a message arrived.