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Anonymous Posted 21 years ago
Grammar
TO TOE
Hi,
what does mean exactly the verb to toe here in this sentence?:
'But both recordings are excellent examples of Glenn's ability to TOE the line musically, to play with authentic respect for the composer without perversely distorting the tempi or dynamic shifts...'
Thanks in advance, An.
what does mean exactly the verb to toe here in this sentence?:
'But both recordings are excellent examples of Glenn's ability to TOE the line musically, to play with authentic respect for the composer without perversely distorting the tempi or dynamic shifts...'
Thanks in advance, An.
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I'd say to play the line accurately, just as it had been written, to hit the right keys at the right moment. I'm sure someone will implement.
- I'd say to play the line accurately, just as it had been written, to hit the right keys at the right moment.
- I'm sure someone will implement.
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I'd say to play the line accurately, just as it had been written, to hit the right keys at the right moment.
I'm sure someone will implement.
I'm sure someone will implement.
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It generally means 'to act in accordance with the rules or expectations'. I wouldn't be surprised if it comes from the sports world: an athelete putting his toe to the starting line as the official position of readiness in running a race, or in basketball--toe at the free throw line. A toe over the line, in both cases, is against the rules, and can cause the athlete to forfeit the race, or the
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