Author: Fuzzy
Date: 2021-03-09 10:23
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I think "liquorice stick" describes the clarinet's appearance (a long, black hollow object).
A pro saxophone player I know refers to the clarinet as, "The Ol' Misery Stick."
As per the light, dark, bright, round, etc... as stated before, I find the terms entirely useless in conversation (or in reading here on the board). Though, perhaps I'd be able to follow easier if we were all hearing the same thing at the same time and having a conversation, "My, how round that sound is" might have more meaning while being directly addressed during live performance? Even then, I wouldn't expect a similar conversation elsewhere in the hall to use the same descriptors...but at least each person would be clear in understanding within their own group (even if not in agreement).
However, for those who feel they know/understand what they're talking about here on the bboard - have at it. I just shrug my shoulders and read on down.
After one performance, I had two separate individuals come up and tell me my sound was "like dark chocolate." I took it to be an insult and was pretty down about it. Later, I was told that it was supposed to be a great compliment. <shrug>
Why not just say, "You get a nice sound out of that instrument!" or "I love your sound!" ;^)>>>
Fuzzy
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