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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.