Chords painted pictures in sound.

Meaning: The music created images in the listener's mind.

Choice of Words: Chords are groups of notes played together. Painted means to create a picture. Pictures are images that represent something. Sound is what you hear.

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Music is like a painting for your ears.

Meaning: This sentence is saying that music can create a picture in your mind, just like a painting. It's like when you listen to a song and you can imagine what the words are about or what the scene is like.

Choice of Words: Music is a type of sound that is organized and pleasing to the ear. Painting is a picture or design that is made on a surface. Ears are the parts of your body that you use to hear.

Chords are like the colors of music.

Meaning: This sentence is saying that chords are like the different colors of music. Just like colors can be used to create a painting, chords can be used to create a song.

Choice of Words: Chords are groups of musical notes that sound good together. Colors are the different shades of light that you see. Music is a type of sound that is organized and pleasing to the ear.

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