Distaste Quote by David Antin
“While I've had a great distaste for what's usually called song in modern poetry or for what's usually called music, I really don't think of speech as so far from song.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Poetry and Music, David Antin, 1995
He sees speech and song as closely related, despite his dislike for modern poetic song or music.
In simple terms: Speech and song are similar.
Recognize rhythm in everyday speech.
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Type
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- creative writing
- teaching
- performance
- analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does rhythm affect communication?
- Can speech become song?
His distaste for modern music may bias his view.