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104.117Level 89 — melody determines reharm
Write melody first:
E-E♭-D-C.
Then ask:
what harmony makes this line meaningful?
Possibly:
C
Cm/E♭ or G7♭13 context
Dm/D♭? Many routes.
Do not force conventional answer.
Explore.