| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| MUTES | Softens, as tone |
| DIMS | Softens, as lights |
| MELTS | Softens, as hearts. |
| OILS | Softens, as leather |
| EASES | Softens, as a blow |
| WAVY | Unsteady, as a tone |
| SET | Establish, as a tone |
| MODULATE | Vary, as a tone |
| BASSY | Deep, as a tone |
| SOFTPEDAL | Tone down, as a statement |
| SOST | Held, as a tone: Mus. abbr. |
