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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.