--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: His teeth sang in their individual…" description: "\"His teeth sang in their individual sockets like tuning forks, each one pitch-perfect and clear as ethanol.\" — William Gibson" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d7d/william-gibson-642_clear_his-teeth-sang-in-their-individual-socke_555731.png" --- # His teeth sang in their individual sockets like tuning… ![“His teeth sang in their individual sockets like tuning forks, each one pitch-perfect and clear as ethanol.” quote by William Gibson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d7d/william-gibson-642_clear_his-teeth-sang-in-their-individual-socke_555731.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d7d/william-gibson-642_clear_his-teeth-sang-in-their-individual-socke_555731.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d7d/william-gibson-642_clear_his-teeth-sang-in-their-individual-socke_555731.png) > “His teeth sang in their individual sockets like tuning forks, each one pitch-perfect and clear as ethanol.” [William Gibson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/william-gibson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Even the smallest details can be vivid and resonant, like music. **In simple terms:** Details can sing like music. Key Takeaway Pay attention to sensory detail in writing. Themes creativity sensory detail imagery precision Mood inspirational thoughtful Type literary descriptive When to use this quote - writing workshops - editing sessions - creative brainstorming Key Concepts literary technique sonic metaphor world‑building Questions to Reflect On - How does vivid detail affect immersion? - When does detail become distraction? 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