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124.206Level 113 — create a “DNA box”

At top of composer chart:

DNA

  • motif: 5-♭6-1-5
  • bass: descending 1-♭7-♭6-5
  • texture: open/sparse
  • cadence: inner semitone descent
  • climax: high register, not maximum volume

This is extremely useful.