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What does it mean?
Mozart's music feels like it transcends its written structure, suggesting it holds more meaning than notation can capture.
In plain terms
Mozart's music feels too big for the notes written on the page.
What can you take from it?
Seek art that transcends its medium.

Where it applies

  • listening to music
  • art critique

Putting it to work

  • listen beyond the score
  • imagine beyond structure

Questions to consider

  • Does music feel infinite to you?
  • How does form limit expression?

Another view

Notation is often the only way to preserve music accurately.

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