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122.63Level 25 — melody constitution

For one piece:

  • phrases usually begin offbeat
  • range initially within sixth
  • repeated notes allowed
  • only one leap > fifth
  • climax note once
  • chromatic approach only near dominant

This creates melodic consistency.