“Grave” in musical circles means a
serious and often slow piece of music.
I suppose “grave” music could be played
at someone’s grave – a place of final resting.
A “grave mistake, on the other hand, is a
serious misstep in judgment. Someone
usually blows it big time if something is referred to as a “grave mistake.”
Try this sentence on for size: A “grave” musical score was played at the
“grave” of the once famous inventor, who died after making a “grave mistake”
when his lab blew up in his face.”
P Michael
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