So long as the human spirit thrives on this planet, music in some living form will accompany and sustain it and give it expressive meaning.
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To stop the flow of music would be like the stopping of time itself, incredible and inconceivable.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Music is a vital part of life that moves and evolves like time itself.
In this quote, Copland suggests that music is an essential and continuous element of human experience, analogous to the flow of time. To interrupt music would be akin to halting the very essence of life, highlighting its significance in expressing emotions and connecting people.
Themes
MusicTimeArtEmotionLife
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of the arts in education.
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