Gutters hum rhythms.

Meaning: This means that the sound of water flowing through gutters is described as a continuous low sound with a regular pattern, like a rhythm.

Choice of Words: Gutters are channels along the edge of a roof that collect rainwater and carry it away. Hum is a continuous low sound. Here, it is used figuratively to describe the sound of water flowing through gutters. Rhythms are patterns of sounds or movements that repeat in a regular way.

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The gutters are singing a song.

Meaning: This means that the gutters are making musical sounds that have a pattern. It's like a song that the gutters are singing.

Choice of Words: Gutters are the channels on the side of a roof that collect and drain rainwater. Sing is a verb that means to make musical sounds with your voice. Song is a piece of music that is sung. When you put them together, "The gutters are singing a song" means that the gutters are making musical sounds that have a pattern.

The gutters are making music.

Meaning: This means that the gutters are creating a series of sounds that are organized in a way that is pleasing to the ear. It's like a song that the gutters are playing.

Choice of Words: Gutters are the channels on the side of a roof that collect and drain rainwater. Make is a verb that means to create something. Music is a series of sounds that are organized in a way that is pleasing to the ear. When you put them together, "The gutters are making music" means that the gutters are creating a series of sounds that are organized in a way that is pleasing to the ear.

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