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85.12Intro types

Broadly:

Harmonic intro

establishes key.

Rhythmic intro

establishes groove.

Melodic intro

introduces motif.

Atmospheric intro

establishes color/register.

Dramatic intro

deliberately misdirects.

We can combine them.