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88.109The three time scales
Immediate memory
what happened a beat/bar ago.
Creates:
resolution
suspension
voice leading.
Sectional memory
what happened earlier in the chorus/section.
Creates:
pattern expectations
callbacks
variation.
Global memory
what happened at the beginning or in earlier key areas.
Creates:
return
nostalgia
large-scale closure.
A strong arrangement works on all three.