Today’s Word
Pecuniary: Relating to money; monetary.
Musical Example
In an ironic commentary on the state of pecuniary obsession in this world, Pink Floyd released “Money” in 1973 as the opening track of the original Side Two of my favorite album of all time “Dark Side of The Moon.” Written by bassist Roger Waters, “Money” is an odd track with an unusual time signature (7/4-4/4) based off of the looping seven beat bass line that may forever go down as one of the better bass tracks of all time. Pecuniary sounds can be heard as the song opens (coins clinking and a cash register ringing).
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