Date:          Wed, 13 May 1998 13:10:25 EST
Subject:       Re: a symbolic system of signs?



>I don't think music can be language in the sense we're talking about 
>here, because it lacks the direct symbolic aspect.  There is no 
>agreed upon system of signs and signifiers.  I'm not talking about 
>notes on a sheet, but performed music does not match the definition 
>of language as a symbolic system of signs.


well, it does call attention to the definition
 and its limits...



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