It is the ability to evoke emotional responses in people and bring music to life. It also refers to the way in which a performer conveys emotion, character, and meaning through music. This involves various elements that go beyond the mere technical execution of notes, including nuances in dynamics (loudness and softness), tempo (speed), phrasing (the way musical sentences are shaped), articulation (the manner in which notes are played or sung), and timbre (the quality of sound).