Music, that is the science or the sense of proper modulation, is likewise given by God's generosity to mortals having rational souls in order to lead them to higher things.

Augustine Of Hippo
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Music is a gift that God has given to all of us. It sounds like science, but it is the sense of proper modulation. We can use music to direct our thoughts and emotions in the right direction, to make us better people. Therefore, it is like a map to our own internal world.

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