If an alien landed and asked you: ‘What is music?’ what would you play for them?
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- May 31, 2026
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- Kent
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The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts If an alien landed and asked you: “What is this thing you call music?” what would you play for them? And why? Heather, Kent Post your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com . A selection will be p…
UAP Insight Analysis— AI generated, not official
A Guardian reader-participation column asking what music readers would play if an alien visitor asked them to explain the concept of music.
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