I’ve always thought silence is the loudest thing in a piece, like that sudden pause in a line of dialogue that makes everyone hear it. In a song it’s the space that lets the notes breathe, the moment the listener’s mind can actually taste the chord. If you’re looking to riff on that, try placing the silence right before a crescendo or a melodic turn – it can make the next phrase feel like a breath of fresh air. But be careful: too much silence can feel like a gap you can’t fill, so make sure the rest of the texture keeps the audience engaged. Think of it as a musical breath you have to count, not a mistake.