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Marcel Marceau

Music and silence combine strongly because music is done with silence, and silence is full of music.

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Music depends on moments of silence to create rhythm and meaning, making silence an essential part of the musical experience. At the same time, silence carries its own musical qualities, as the absence of sound can evoke emotion and anticipation just like music does.

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