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18.97Full arrangement plan

Intro

home-key turnaround.

First A

simple melody, compact shells.

Second A

slightly freer rhythm.

Bridge

make tonal destinations increasingly intense.

Return

clear drop in register/dynamics.

Solo

one chorus using motif through modulation.

Final melody

literal.

Ending

strong home-key ii–V–I → 6/9.