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It was loud in spots and less loud in other spots, and it…

“It was loud in spots and less loud in other spots, and it had that quality which I have noticed in all violin solos of seeming to last much longer than it actually did.” quote by P. G. Wodehouse
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“It was loud in spots and less loud in other spots, and it had that quality which I have noticed in all violin solos of seeming to last much longer than it actually did.”

P. G. Wodehouse

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He notes that violin solos seem longer due to their expressive quality.

In simple terms: Expressive music feels longer than its length.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate nuance in art.

Themes

music perception time perception artistic expression

Mood

analytical curious

Type

literary observational

When to use this quote

  • listening to music
  • performance critique

Key Concepts

subjective experience musical analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do some sounds feel stretched?
  • How does emotion affect time perception?
A Different Perspective

May not apply to non-musical contexts.

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