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What does it mean?
The poet gently plays music on various instruments with passionate thoughts.
In plain terms
He plays music softly with eager mind.
What can you take from it?
Music expresses deep thought.

Where it applies

  • describing artists
  • music contexts

Putting it to work

  • writing scenes
  • characterization

Questions to consider

  • How does thought influence music?

Another view

Specific historical context like Doric lay is obscure without study.

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