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80.29Level 14 — another quartal shape
RH:
E-A-D.
Bass C.
Functions:
3,13,9.
Now C-major identity is somewhat clearer because E is present.
Bass D:
9? D root, E9, A5—more suspended.
Bass A:
5? A root plus D11/E5.
Again:
bass defines meaning.