"4'33"" (Cage)

"4'33"" is a piece by composer John Cage in which the performer remains silent for four minutes and thirty-three seconds. During this time, the ambient sounds of the environment—such as audience movements, breathing, and background noise—become the music. Cage's intention is to highlight the idea that silence isn’t complete emptiness but filled with sound, encouraging listeners to become more aware of their surroundings. It challenges traditional notions of music and shifts focus from written notes to the natural auditory experience, emphasizing the sounds that are always present around us.