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47.98And this mirrors advanced harmony
You can simultaneously have:
- global C tonic
- temporary G minor center
- local D7 dominant
- melody holding A as common tone
Likewise rhythm can have multiple simultaneous levels of meaning.
The goal is not to reduce everything to one explanation.
The goal is to hear the hierarchy.