Klarinet Archive - Posting 000987.txt from 2002/06

From: w7wright@-----.net (William Wright)
Subj: [kl] Gig
Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 11:50:46 -0400

What is the derivation of the word "gig"? Is it really correct to lump
performances of all sorts --- orchestra, dance band, rock-and-roll,
parade, recital, etc --- under the single name of "gig"?

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What is the purpose of a language? =A0 To be beautiful or wise or
pleasurable in itself? Or to describe many different things ---
beautiful or not --- to other people? This is why the question of
whether music is a 'language' is relevant.

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