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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.