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90.76Level 60 — rhythmic sequence

Just as a melodic sequence moves pitch level:

a rhythmic sequence can alter onset spacing systematically.

Example:

Pattern 1: attack every 2 eighths.

Pattern 2: every 3.

Pattern 3: every 4.

This creates expansion.