Music is the arithmetic of sounds as optics is the geometry of light.
Claude DebussyRead
But music, don't you know, is a dream from which the veils have been lifted. It's not even the expression of a feeling, it's the feeling itself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes that music transcends mere expression, embodying pure emotion and experience.
Claude Debussy suggests that music is a profound form of expression, acting as a direct connection to our innermost feelings. It is not simply a representation of emotions; it is the essence of those emotions, stripped of any barriers that might otherwise obscure its true nature, allowing listeners to experience dreams and feelings in their most authentic form.
Themes
MusicEmotionArtFeelingDream
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a music festival, one might say, 'Remember, music is not just an art form; it's the feeling itself, as Debussy beautifully stated.'
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