word painting
"Word painting" is a technique used in both music and literature to create a vivid connection between the text and its accompanying sound or imagery.
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Definition
C1Music Composition
(technical, artistic)A method where the music mirrors the literal or emotional content of the lyrics.
Example
- In the song, the music ascends as the lyrics talk about climbing a mountain.
C1Literature
(artistic, descriptive)The use of detailed and evocative language to create a vivid mental image that aligns with the scene or emotion described.
Example
- The author's word painting made the reader feel as if they were standing in the middle of the bustling marketplace.
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