Dancing is an important function of music, but so is crying.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Music serves both dancing and crying, highlighting its dual role in expression and emotion.
- In plain terms
- Music can make us dance and also cry.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize music’s capacity to evoke a range of emotions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you let music move you to tears?
- What songs make you want to dance?
Another view
Simplifies the many other functions music can have.
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