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mutter

 
Dictionary: mut·ter   (mŭt'ər) pronunciation

v., -tered, -ter·ing, -ters.

v.intr.
  1. To speak indistinctly in low tones.
  2. To complain or grumble morosely.
v.tr.
To utter or say in low indistinct tones.

n.
A low grumble or indistinct utterance.

[Middle English muttren, possibly from Latin muttīre.]

mutterer mut'ter·er n.

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verb

  1. To speak or utter indistinctly, as by lowering the voice or partially closing the mouth: mumble, murmur, whisper. See sounds/pleasant sounds/unpleasant sounds/neutral sounds or silence.
  2. To complain in low indistinct tones: grumble, grunt, murmur. See happy/unhappy, sounds/pleasant sounds/unpleasant sounds/neutral sounds or silence.

noun

    A low indistinct utterance of complaint: grumble, grunt, murmur. See happy/unhappy, sounds/pleasant sounds/unpleasant sounds/neutral sounds or silence.

Antonyms: mutter
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v

Definition: grumble, mumble
Antonyms: speak clearly


Hacker Slang: mutter
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To quietly enter a command not meant for the ears, eyes, or fingers of ordinary mortals. Often used in “mutter an incantation”. See also wizard.


Album Review: Mutter
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  • Artist: Rammstein
  • Rating: StarStarHalf Star
  • Release Date: April 03, 2001
  • Type: Lyrics are included with the album
  • Genre: Rock

Review

With the first Rammstein album you hear, it's hard not to be slightly amazed by the sheer chutzpah of it all. The German lyrics, the prog rock tendencies, the classic metal guitars, and the ridiculous basso profundo vocals -- you either fall for it, spurn it, or are utterly bemused by the extremeness of it all. Unless you're a fanatic, it wears a little thin the second time around. And for most listeners, Mutter, the group's third album and sequel to their inexplicable commercial breakthrough Sehnsucht, will be the second time around since it's their first release since becoming a high profile act. Thing is, if you've heard that record, you've pretty much heard Mutter, since all the trademarks are in place, without much noticeable variation. Yes, there are slight differences, chief of which is the cleaner production, which streamlines everything so the guitars don't seem as heavy, the songs not as epic, and the whole enterprise not as ridiculous. That's not the same thing as stripping the group to the basics, however; it's more like wrapping up the music in nice, shiny paper and putting a ribbon on it. That's not really good for a group like Rammstein, but it doesn't dilute their impact, either, because they are what they are and no amount of polish will make them mainstream (nor will it make it possible to take them seriously). So, that does mean that Mutter isn't as good as Sehnsucht, but it isn't a stumble either -- and if you liked the first, you'll like this (not the same thing as being amused by the first -- in that case, this will try your patience). That still doesn't answer the question whether anybody outside of diehards needs more than one Rammstein album, but that's just a question of personal taste. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Mein Herz Brennt Rammstein Rammstein (4:39)
Links 2 3 4 Rammstein Rammstein (3:36)
Sonne Rammstein Rammstein (4:32)
Ich Will Rammstein Rammstein (3:37)
Feuer Frei! Rammstein Rammstein (3:11)
Mutter Rammstein Rammstein (4:32)
Spieluhr Rammstein Rammstein (4:46)
Zwitter Rammstein Rammstein (4:17)
Rein Raus (Lyrics) Rammstein Rammstein (3:09)
Adios (Lyrics) Rammstein Rammstein (3:49)
Nebel Rammstein Rammstein (4:54)

Credits

Stefan Glaumann (Mixing), Howie Weinberg (Mastering), Rammstein (Producer), Rammstein (Main Performer), Dirk Rudolph (Design), Dirk Rudolph (Sleeve Design), Florian Ammon (Programming), Jacob Hellner (Producer), Richard Kruspe (Guitar), Paul Landers (Band), Till Lindemann (Vocals), Till Lindemann (Band), Christian "Doktor" Lorenz (Musician), Oliver Riedel (Bass), Oliver Riedel (Band), Christoph "Doom" Schneider (Band), Ulf Kruckenberg (Engineer), Myriam Correge (Assistant Engineer), Olsen Involtini (String Arrangements)
Word Tutor: mutter
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pronunciation

IN BRIEF: To speak in a low voice, especially to oneself.

pronunciation Do not mutter to yourself when you are asked to do that chore.

Wikipedia: Mutter
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Mutter
Studio album by Rammstein
Released April 2, 2001
Recorded Studio Miraval, France, 2000
Genre Neue Deutsche Härte
Industrial metal
Length 45:28
Label Motor Music
Producer Jacob Hellner, Rammstein
Professional reviews
Rammstein chronology
Live aus Berlin
(1999)
Mutter
(2001)
Reise, Reise
(2004)

Mutter (German for "Mother") is the German industrial metal band Rammstein's third album. It was released on 2 April 2001.

Contents

Track listing

All tracks written by Rammstein.

  1. "Mein Herz brennt" ("My heart burns") – 4:40
  2. "Links 2 3 4" ("Left 2 3 4") – 3:36
  3. "Sonne" ("Sun") – 4:32
  4. "Ich will" ("I want") – 3:37
  5. "Feuer frei!" ("Open fire! Literally 'free fire') – 3:08
  6. "Mutter" ("Mother") – 4:29
  7. "Spieluhr" ("Music-box") (feat. Khira Li) – 4:46
  8. "Zwitter" ("Hermaphrodite") – 4:17
  9. "Rein raus" ("In out") – 3:11
  10. "Adios" (Sp. "Good-bye") – 3:49
  11. "Nebel" ("Fog")  – 4:54

There are various editions of Mutter, each with different features:

  • The Limited Tour Edition had the same cover, but red with the Rammstein logo embossed on the front. It also had a second CD with the following live tracks:
  1. "Ich will" – 3:57
  2. "Links 2 3 4" – 4:54
  3. "Sonne" – 4:42
  4. "Spieluhr" – 5:27
  • The Japanese edition had "Halleluja" as a hidden track, found after Nebel (there is a two minute intermission of silence).
  • Another Japanese edition had "Halleluja" as a 12th track.
  • The Limited edition had a second CD with just one track, "Hallelujah", and a CD-ROM area featuring the "Sonne" video.
  • A 12" Vinyl version and a MC version were released, with the same tracklist (Side A = 1-6; B = 7-11)
  • The Limited Tour Edition was also released as a double cassette set, with the second cassette containing the live tracks (Side A = 1-2; B = 3-4).

Singles

  1. "Sonne"
  2. "Links 2-3-4"
  3. "Ich will"
  4. "Mutter"
  5. "Feuer frei!" Soundtrack for the motion picture xXx.

Music videos

  • Sonne
  • Links 2-3-4
  • Ich Will
  • Mutter
  • Feuer Frei!

Charts

Charts (2001)[1] Peak
position
Canadian Albums Chart 14
U.S. Billboard 200 77

Personnel

References

External links


Translations: Mutter
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Dansk (Danish)
v. intr. - mumle, knurre
v. tr. - mumle
n. - mumlen, rumlen, knurren

Nederlands (Dutch)
mompelen, mopperen, rommelen, gemompel, gemopper

Français (French)
v. intr. - marmonner
v. tr. - marmonner, grommeler
n. - marmonnement

Deutsch (German)
n. - Gemurmel
v. - murmeln, brummeln, murren

Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - (ακατάληπτο) μουρμουρητό, (μτφ.) μουρμούρα, γκρίνια
v. - μουρμουρίζω, (μτφ.) γκρινιάζω

Italiano (Italian)
mormorare, brontolare, mormorio

Português (Portuguese)
n. - sussurro (m)
v. - sussurrar

Русский (Russian)
бормотание, ворчание, бормотать, ворчать

Español (Spanish)
v. intr. - decir entre dientes, murmurar, quejarse, refunfuñar, hacer un ruido sordo y continuado
v. tr. - decir entre dientes, murmurar, refunfuñar
n. - murmullo

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - mumlande, knot, muller
v. - mumla, knota, mullra

中文(简体)(Chinese (Simplified))
喃喃自语, 作低沉声, 低声含糊地说, 抱怨地说, 喃喃低语

中文(繁體)(Chinese (Traditional))
v. intr. - 喃喃自語, 作低沈聲
v. tr. - 低聲含糊地說, 抱怨地說
n. - 喃喃低語

한국어 (Korean)
v. intr. - 중얼거리다
v. tr. - 투덜거리다, 몰래 말하다
n. - 불평, 중얼거림

日本語 (Japanese)
n. - つぶやき, 不平, ささやき
v. - つぶやく, ブツブツ不平を言う, こっそり話す, ぶつぶつ言う

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(الاسم) دمدمه, هدير (فعل) يدمدم, يتمتم‏

עברית (Hebrew)
v. intr. - ‮דיבר בהנמכת קול, רטן, התמרמר‬
v. tr. - ‮דיבר בשקט, אמר בסוד‬
n. - ‮ריטון, מלמול‬


 
 
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