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Music is like a language, but unlike languages you don't need to be familiar with it in order to understand it.

• kaonashi 9y ago
  That depends entirely on the level of understanding. Recognizing the harmony underneath a line isn't something a casual listener is going to do, but is essential for a musician who is trying to communicate with other musicians in real-time.
  • rhizome 9y ago
    Recognizing the harmony underneath a line isn't something a casual listener is going to do, but is essential for a musician who is trying to communicate with other musicians in real-time My point is that none of that is essential to recognizing it as music and getting meaning from it.
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