Auf den ersten Blick
Example: Auf den ersten Blick wirkt die Komposition überraschend komplex.
Definition
"Auf den ersten Blick" is a German noun phrase meaning the initial impression or immediate perception of something, often before deeper analysis. In music, it refers to the first instant an audience or listener perceives a composition, as in the phrase: 'Auf den ersten Blick wirkt die Komposition überraschend komplex.'
Etymology
The phrase "auf den ersten Blick" literally translates to 'at the first glance' in German. It combines 'auf' (at/on), 'den ersten' (the first), and 'Blick' (glance/view). This expression has been used for centuries to indicate an initial, often superficial judgment or perception, much like its English counterpart 'at first glance.'
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