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81.84Level 44 — pedal melody over polychords
High G held.
Lower C major.
Upper colors:
D major
E♭ major
B♭ major.
G's role changes:
5 of C
11? relative to D structure interaction
3 of E♭
6/13 of B♭.
The sustained melody stabilizes the texture.