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27.65Level 30 — diminished color in modal context
A diminished chord can temporarily inject functional tension into modal harmony.
Example:
modal Cm vamp
→ B°7
→ Cm.
For a moment:
B natural creates strong leading-tone gravity.
Then you return to modal B♭ language.
This contrast can be striking.