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98.16Level 8 — melody landmarks

Fix:

  • phrase beginnings
  • key structural notes
  • climax note
  • final melody note

But allow:

  • pickups
  • ornaments
  • rhythmic paraphrase
  • octave displacement
  • approach notes

between them.

This preserves tune identity while keeping phrasing alive.