In the distance, I heard a faint sound of music.

Meaning: This sentence conveys the idea of hearing music that is not very loud and is coming from a place that is some distance away.

Choice of Words: Distance means a certain amount of space between two points. Faint means weak or barely noticeable. Music refers to organized sounds that are pleasant to listen to. The sentence describes hearing music from far away.

Alternative Expressions

Far away, I could hear a weak sound of music.

Meaning: This sentence means the same thing as the first sentence.

Choice of Words: The word "far away" is another way to say "in the distance." The word "weak" is another way to say "faint."

From a distance, I could hear a soft sound of music.

Meaning: This sentence also means the same thing as the first sentence.

Choice of Words: The word "from a distance" means the same thing as "in the distance" and "far away." The word "soft" is another way to say "faint" and "weak."

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