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The word "con" means "with" in English, and the word "sordina" means "mute". So, the phrase con sordina means that the music is to be played "with a mute". This could be a mute on your Trumpet, violin, drums, etc.

Similar uses of "con": "con anima" means with spirit, "con fuoco" means with fire

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