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Anger Quote by Ned Rorem

“In music the present is extended.” quote by Ned Rorem — Download Open image

“In music the present is extended.”

About This Quote

Source Essay: Music and Time, 1975

Music stretches the moment, making the present feel longer and richer.

In simple terms: Music expands the present.

Key Takeaway

Savor moments through music.

Themes

music time experience

Mood

reflective inspired

Type

philosophical observational

When to use this quote

concerts
study sessions
commutes
meditation

Key Concepts

temporal perception aesthetic immersion emotional depth

Questions to Reflect On

How does music change your sense of time?
When does music feel most expansive?

A Different Perspective

Not all listeners perceive time extension equally.

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