What is another word for tuning down?
Pronunciation: [tjˈuːnɪŋ dˈa͡ʊn] (IPA) 
Tuning down refers to the process of reducing the intensity, volume or magnitude of something. There are various synonyms for this phrase depending on its context. For instance, in music, tuning down is also called detuning. In engineering, it can be described as damping or attenuating, while in electronics, it can be referred to as decreasing or lowering. In sports, tuning down may be synonymous with tapering, which describes the decrease in training activity before a competition to help athletes recover from fatigue. Other synonymous expressions for tuning down, particularly in communication, include toning down or softening one's tone or message to make it more sensitive or empathetic.
