Music Quote by Carl Sandburg
““Music is any sound you want to go on and on.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Music is any sound you want to go on and on” by Carl Sandburg, 1920
Music is defined as any continuous sound the listener chooses to engage with.
In simple terms: Music equals any ongoing sound.
Key Takeaway
Embrace personal definition of music.
Themes
art
sound
subjectivity
Mood
philosophical
open‑minded
Type
art theory
cultural critique
When to use this quote
- listening
- composition
- media consumption
Key Concepts
aesthetics
perception
creativity
Questions to Reflect On
- What sounds qualify as music?
- How does personal taste shape music?
A Different Perspective
Broad definition may dilute musical standards.
![“Downloading's the same as what I used to do. I used to tape the charts of the songs I liked [off the radio]. I don't mind it. I hate all these big, silly rock stars who moan. At least they're fuckin' downloading your music, you cunt, and paying attention, know what I mean? You should fuckin'…” quote by Liam Gallagher](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0c7/liam-gallagher-12691_liam-gallagher_downloading-s-the-same-as-what-i-used-to_369.jpg)
