When you listen to Mozart, the silence that follows is still Mozart.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote claims that the silence after music still holds the essence of the music itself.
- In plain terms
- The silence after Mozart is still part of the music.
- What can you take from it?
- Pause and silence are integral parts of the experience.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is silence part of music?
- How do you appreciate art?
Another view
It projects meaning onto natural silence.
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