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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
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STRETCH

Hi,
I would like to know what refers to this STRETCH here:

'In order to be a great musician the musician has to have the avility to STRETCH and Prince can certainly stretch.'

Does it refers to GREW, or develope new experiences?

Thanks in advance, jo.
  

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Maybe it refers to this meaning of "stretch"?

  • Maybe it refers to this meaning of "stretch"?
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Maybe it refers to this meaning of "stretch"?

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In this context it sounds like a musical term - perhaps ability to keep the same piece of music going for longer than originally intended?
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TidusIn this context it sounds like a musical term - perhaps ability to keep the same piece of music going for longer than originally intended?
Yes, or the same for a certain note in a tune.
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AnonymousHi, I would like to know what refers to this STRETCH here: 'In order to be a great musician the musician has to have the avility to STRETCH and Prince can certainly stretch.' Does it refers to GREW, or develope new experiences? Thanks in advance, jo.
It probably means that he must be willing to take on new material, change his st
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Yes, Philip's is another good interpretation.
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I would agree with Philip, which I also think comports with the definition provided by PieAnne.
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Tidus In this context it sounds like a musical term - perhaps ability to keep the same piece of music going for longer than originally intended?

The context here does seem to refer to the musical term 'stretch'. Maybe this would explain

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Benita
Tidus In this context it sounds like a musical term - perhaps ability to keep the same piece of music going for longer than originally intended?

The context here does seem to refer to the musical term 'stretch'. Maybe this would explain

Wow! Looks a bit complex.

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Tidus
Benita
Tidus In this context it sounds like a musical term - perhaps ability to keep the same piece of music going for longer than originally intended?

The context here does seem to refer to the musical term 'stretch'. Maybe this would explain

Wow! Looks a bit complex.

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Does it refers to GREW GROW, or develope develop new experiences?

Yes, it's as simple as that. The ability to stretch is the ability to push oneself to accept new challenges.

Corporations in the U.S., for example, establish financial "stretch goals" annually. That means that departments must try to do their work for

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