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About this quote

What does it mean?
A humorous remark comparing a sound or lyric to a nonsensical phrase.
In plain terms
That sounded like monkey tree xanadu.
What can you take from it?
Lighten the mood with playful comparisons.

Where it applies

  • rehearsal
  • concert banter

Putting it to work

  • keep it light
  • share observations

Questions to consider

  • How do you handle mistakes?
  • What sounds like nonsense to you?

Another view

The meaning is unclear without context of the sound being referenced.

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