Emotion Quote by Susanne Katherina Langer
“Music is 'significant form,' and its significance is that of a symbol, a highly articulated, sensuous object, which by virtue of its dynamic structure can express the forms of vital experience which language is peculiarly unfit to convey. Feeling, life, motion and emotion constitute its import.”
About This Quote
Music conveys deep, sensory experiences beyond language through its dynamic structure.
In simple terms: Music expresses feelings words words cannot.
Key Takeaway
Use music to capture emotions words miss.
Themes
art
music
communication
emotion
philosophy
Mood
reflective
inspired
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
artistic
When to use this quote
- composers
- listeners
- educators
Key Concepts
symbolism
sensory perception
expressive form
Questions to Reflect On
- How does music shape your emotional memory?
- What emotions do you feel when hearing a certain melody?
A Different Perspective
Music may not convey precise ideas for all audiences.
![“Music [is] the third rail of life. You grabbed it to shock yourself out of the dull drag of hours. To feel something. To burn with all the emotions you didn't get to experience in the ordinary run of school, TV, and loading the dishwasher after dinner.” quote by Joe Hill](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/44b/joe-hill-1162_dinner_music-is-the-third-rail-of-life-you-grab_5424.jpg)