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You must in your music be wavering like the wind…

“You must in your music be wavering like the wind; sometimes wanton, sometimes drooping, sometimes grave and staid, otherwhile effeminate; and the more variety you show, the better shall you please.” quote by Thomas Morley
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“You must in your music be wavering like the wind; sometimes wanton, sometimes drooping, sometimes grave and staid, otherwhile effeminate; and the more variety you show, the better shall you please.”

Thomas Morley

About This Quote

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

Music should be varied like wind, shifting moods and styles to please listeners.

In simple terms: Music needs variety and contrast.

Key Takeaway

Embrace diverse musical expression.

Themes

music variety emotion style expression

Mood

inspirational creative thoughtful

Type

Graves:0 Music:1 Music is:0 Please:0 Shows:0 Sometimes:0 Variety:1 Wanton:0 Wavering:0 Wind:0 Music Wavering:0 Wavering Like:0 Wanton Drooping:0 Variety Better:0

When to use this quote

  • songwriting
  • performance
  • music education

Key Concepts

musical composition aesthetic theory creative dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does contrast affect listener engagement?
  • What role does variety play in art?
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