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"Thump, thump, thump, went his foot on the floor" is straightforwardly onomatopoeic imitation of the old singer's keeping time with his foot as he sings and plays the piano.

A number of explosive consonants and especially the "p" sounds are imitative of the plinking of piano keys.

The "z" sounds and "n" sounds, so plentiful in the poem, are evocative of the old singer's droning voice.

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