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109.4Possible invariants

Across a transition preserve:

  • one pitch
  • one interval
  • one rhythmic motif
  • one bass figure
  • one chord
  • one articulation
  • one register
  • one pulse subdivision
  • one inner line

You need not preserve all.

Often one strong invariant is enough.