Muses

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1. Nine goddesses of classical mythology who presided over learning and the arts. They were especially associated with poetry. Ancient Greek or Roman writers would often begin their poems by asking for the aid of the Muses in their composition.

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Writers and artists to this day speak of their “muse,” meaning their source of inspiration.

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She adopted more subtle phrasing, with a voice that bears a resemblance to the dryly piercing tone of Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

"The moment upon us is one that has been a snowball building for the last generation or so," said Kate Fagan, a former Colorado University basketball player, and author of the book Hoop Muses.

From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2024

Say She She, “Prism” Picture this: the Muses of Greek legend, brought to life in the form of a Brooklyn soul-funk band.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2022

The Muses have since evolved into one overarching "muse" that serves as a source of inspiration.

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2022

Orff developed the concept of elemental music based on the synthesis of the arts of the Greek Muses, which combined tone, dance, poetry, image, design, and theatrical gesture.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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