After using my Galaxy S7 Edge for about a year, the ready tone heard when the microphone icon is pressed stopped working. I would have to watch for the "Listening..." prompt.
Initially, I was disturbed by this. But, when the tones recently returned, I found that I preferred the silent operation. I feel no need to notify everyone within hearing range that I am looking up something on my phone.
Is there any way that I can turn those tones off without otherwise affecting my volume settings?

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