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76.33Level 20 — elision

In classical analysis, an arrival can simultaneously function as:

end of one phrase

and beginning of next.

Use this improvisationally.

Target note:

E on Cmaj7.

It resolves phrase A.

Immediately treat E as first note of phrase B.

No pause.