It is through the interaction of these two distinct components (tonal+timbric) that a representation is achieved that is "rough and poignant," "able to make one feel the struggle and drama that continuously unfold at every level of life."
The essence of music lies in the synergy between its tonal and timbral aspects, yielding an experience that is "crude yet affecting," "capable of evoking the struggles and conflicts that permeate life's various dimensions."