14:7a Even in the case of lifeless instruments, such as the flute or harp,

In the same way, think about objects that make music, such as the flute or the harp.
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Take the example of instruments that are not alive, like a flute or a harp.

14:7b how will anyone recognize the tune they are playing

How will anyone recognize the tune that they play
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No one will know what tune the musician is trying to play

14:7c unless the notes are distinct?

unless the notes are clear/distinct?
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unless the sounds have different pitches.

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