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96.61Level 33 — detect mode from characteristic tones

D center.

Melody:

F natural

B natural.

Likely Dorian color.

If B♭:

Aeolian/minor color.

If E♭ strongly present:

Phrygian possibility.

Mode identification helps avoid forcing V-I harmony.