The puzzle of music is the issue of how:
A) rhythm can make us tap our feet.
B) various instruments can sound like animals.
C) music can express emotions while being nonrepresentational.
D) conductors, who don't play an instrument, can enrich the musical experience.

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The puzzle of music is the issue of how music can express emotions without being representational. This is the fundamental question of music theory and philosophy.

The Puzzle of Music Is the Issue of How