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What does it mean?
Singing fills a need to make noise when words fail.
In plain terms
People sing when they have nothing to say.
What can you take from it?
Singing expresses emotion when language falls short.

Where it applies

  • performance
  • relaxation
  • emotional release

Putting it to work

  • sing for fun
  • use music to express

Questions to consider

  • When do you turn to music?
  • What does singing express?

Another view

Singing often communicates deep feelings beyond words.

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