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73.62Level 34 — harmonic bridge into breakdown

Before a sparse breakdown:

use a strong dominant.

Resolve not to full tonic texture—

but to:

bass alone

or melody alone.

The harmonic resolution happens while orchestration collapses.

Very effective.