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122.23Level 3 — write a style constitution
For one composition, define:
Normal melody: mostly stepwise, delayed entries.
Normal harmony: diatonic/modal, sparse dominants.
Normal bass: stepwise/inversions.
Normal texture: 2–3 voices.
Normal rhythm: eighth-based, some syncopation.
Rare event: altered dominant.
Forbidden habit: no passing diminished chords.
This is not forever.
Just:
one piece.