A damper is a device that deadens, restrains, or depresses. It may refer to:

Music edit

  • Damper pedal, a device that mutes musical tones, particularly in stringed instruments
  • A mute for various brass instruments

Structure edit

  • Damper (flow), a mechanical device in a duct or chimney that regulates airflow
  • Stockbridge damper, used to suppress wind-induced vibrations on taut cables
  • Tuned mass damper, a device mounted in structures to prevent discomfort, damage or structural failure by vibration

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