Music plays when words fail.

Meaning: This means that music can express emotions and ideas that words cannot.

Choice of Words: "Music" is a type of organized sound that is pleasant to hear. "Plays" means that the music is being performed or heard. "When" is a conjunction that introduces a clause. "Words" are the things we say or write to communicate. "Fail" means that something is not successful or effective.

Alternative Expressions

The melody flows when speech is scarce.

Meaning: This means that when we have little to say, music can fill the void and express our emotions.

Choice of Words: Melody refers to a sequence of musical notes that form a tune. Flows indicates that the melody is moving or being performed smoothly and continuously. When establishes a connection between two events or actions. Speech is the verbal expression of language. Scarce means limited or insufficient. When you put them together, "The melody flows when speech is scarce" suggests that music takes over when words are few or lacking.

Music fills the silence when words are absent.

Meaning: This means that when there is nothing to say, music can break the silence and convey our thoughts and feelings.

Choice of Words: Music refers to a combination of sounds and melodies that are pleasing to the ear. Fills indicates that the music is occupying or taking up space. When establishes a connection between two events or actions. Silence refers to the absence of sound. Absent means not present or missing. When you put them together, "Music fills the silence when words are absent" suggests that music creates a presence when words are not there.

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