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What does it mean?
Music mimics the rhythm and intimacy of physical intimacy with varying tempo.
In plain terms
Playing music is like sex with fast and slow parts.
What can you take from it?
Art and intimacy share dynamic pacing.

Where it applies

  • discussing art
  • performance analysis
  • creative metaphors

Putting it to work

  • describing music style
  • explaining artistic intent
  • metaphor usage

Questions to consider

  • How does music move you physically?
  • What metaphors describe your creative process?

Another view

Sexual metaphors can distract from the art itself.

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