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51.58Level 28 — rhythmic sequence through dominant tension

Take three-note motif:

B♭-C♯-E.

Repeat with rhythmic displacement.

The harmony remains A7♭9.

Now rhythmic tension develops while harmonic tension is static.

Then both resolve to Dm.

Powerful.