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74.15Level 7 — delay only tonic

This is especially effective.

Progression:

Dm7 → G7 → C.

Let G7 continue briefly into the tonic bar.

C bass might arrive first.

Or melody might arrive.

Full tonic harmony comes later.

This prolongs dominant tension.