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82.57Symmetrical tension + tonal resolution
One of the most useful formulas:
stable key → symmetrical tension → stable key.
If you remain symmetrical too long without structural cues, tonal orientation may disappear.
Sometimes that is desired.
Usually in standards/arranging, we want controlled excursions.