יחזקאל, פרק כ״ו, פסוק י״ג

Long periods of economic wealth and a total absence of poverty allowed the city of Tyre to develop a rich, joyful culture. Fed by endless success, the streets were filled with music and song. Now, however, God declares the absolute end of this carefree reality. Through His direct intervention, God will cancel and silence the music [מלבי״ם]. The lively hum of singing voices [מצודת ציון, מצודת דוד] and the massive multitude of songs [רד״ק] will be brought to a sudden halt. Even the physical musical instruments will be silenced [מצודת ציון], marking the complete loss of the joy that once defined the city. With Tyre's destruction, this happiness will cease entirely [רד״ק, ביאור שטיינזלץ].

Beyond the simple loss of a musical culture, the singing and playing of instruments serve as a metaphor for Tyre's desperate attempts to rebuild its former status. The city is compared to a forgotten prostitute who picks up a harp and sings in order to seduce and attract merchants back to her. Tyre had successfully used this strategy in the past to recover after being destroyed during the days of the Assyrian king. This time, however, the decree of destruction is final. God will permanently remove the sounds of her songs and harps from the world, ensuring they will never be heard again [מלבי״ם].