BookatlasPiano Rabbit Hole: Improvisation Theory & Practice
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43.18Level 8 — 3-note motif over nine eighths

A 3-note/eighth-note motif actually fits evenly into nine:

3+3+3.

Interesting!

So now the melody can imply:

3+3+3

while accompaniment insists:

2+2+2+3.

That creates strong internal rhythmic conflict.