mu·ta
| \ ˈmü(ˌ)tä, -ütə \
plural -s
Definition of muta
(Entry 1 of 2)
: change
—used as a direction in ensemble music for various instruments (as timpani) to change tuning preparatory to a change in key
muta
noun (2)
\ " \
plural -s
Definition of muta (Entry 2 of 2)
: a form of Muslim usufruct marriage for a specified period — compare beena marriage
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