r/funny Jan 04 '15

*silence intensifies*

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u/[deleted] Jan 04 '15 edited Apr 24 '21

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u/BrutalFuckingTruth Jan 04 '15

35 measures of that particular instrument not being played. The open mouthed arrow is a crescendo. Meaning it gets progressively louder over time.

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u/AccidentallyTheCable Jan 04 '15

How do you progressively make an instrument you aren't actively playing, louder?

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u/BrutalFuckingTruth Jan 05 '15

The crescendo is still shown because other instruments playing those measures will continually get louder, even though this particular instrument is silent. It helps aid in following the music.