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You hit that string and it made a crazy sound. It’s very primal.
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The speaker describes striking a string and hearing an unexpectedly wild, instinctive sound. “Primal” suggests something raw and basic rather than polished or controlled. The line captures the surprise of a simple action producing a powerful, almost instinctive noise.
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- PBS NOW with Bill Moyers
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