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50.54Metric transformation

Keep melody phrase intact.

Accompaniment moves:

4/4

→ 3/4

→ 5/4

→ 6/8

if the phrase can be adapted against the meter.

This is advanced.

The melody may require rhythmic redistribution, but its pitch identity remains.