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83.14Level 5 — top-line reharmonization
Suppose melody itself moves:
E → E♭ → D.
Instead of harmonizing each as a local accident, let the harmony support that chromatic descent.
Possible:
Cmaj → Cm/E♭-type color → G/D
or:
Dm9 → G7♭13 → Cmaj9
depending bass and function.
The top line can determine chord color.