The whole problem can be stated quite simply by asking, 'Is there a meaning to music?' My answer would be, 'Yes.' And 'Can you state in so many words what the meaning is?' My answer to that would be, 'No'.

Aaron Copland
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No, there is no meaning to music. This quote is a perfect example of a truth that is hard for people to accept, especially those who are fans of the Beatles. It is also one of the first quotes that gets a person interested in a book or a movie on the subject of music. A good example of this quote is the movie "The Big Lebowski" where The Dude, played by Jeff Bridges, tells his bowling buddies "The whole problem can be stated quite simply by asking, Is there a meaning to life? My answer would be, Yes."

Source: What To Listen For In Music

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