Music speaks when words fail.

Meaning: Music can convey emotions and ideas that are difficult to express with words.

Choice of Words: Music is a general term for sounds that are combined in a pleasant or meaningful way. Speaks means to communicate something through words. When refers to a specific time or occasion. Words refers to spoken or written language. Fail means to be unsuccessful in achieving something.

Alternative Expressions

Music talks when you can't say anything.

Meaning: This means that music can express feelings and ideas even when we don't have the words to do so.

Choice of Words: The verb "talks" is used to describe the way music communicates. "When you can't say anything" means when you're unable to express yourself using words.

Music expresses itself when you're lost for words.

Meaning: This means that music can convey emotions and thoughts when we're struggling to find the right words.

Choice of Words: The verb "expresses" means to show or communicate something. "When you're lost for words" means when you don't know what to say.

Music communicates when words aren't enough.

Meaning: This means that music can help us communicate our feelings and thoughts when words fall short.

Choice of Words: The verb "communicates" means to share information or ideas. "When words aren't enough" means when words alone can't fully express what you want to say.

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