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72.61Level 46 — orchestral crescendo without volume

Start:

single melody.

Then:

add bass.

Then:

add inner voice.

Then:

double melody octave.

Then:

block chord.

Even at identical dynamic level, perceived intensity increases.

Texture can crescendo.