What is another word for decreasing the volume?
Pronunciation: [dˈiːkɹiːsɪŋ ðə vˈɒljuːm] (IPA) 
When you want to reduce the loudness of something, there are a number of synonyms you can use instead of saying "decreasing the volume." You might choose to say "lowering the sound," "softening the noise," "turning down the dial," "diminishing the volume," "muffling the sound," or "dampening the audio." Each of these phrases gives a slightly different connotation, so the one you select could depend on the situation. For example, "dampening" might suggest a desire to muffle something completely, while "lowering" might just indicate a desire for a moderate reduction.
