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Phrase-by-Phrase Walkthrough (4)

Phrase 6

1. Melody and Bass In this final phrase, the changing note figure appears in the bass for the first and only time. Its B-natural, following close upon the heels of the soprano’s B-flat creates a particularly poignant clash, known in music theory as a false relation (shown by the dotted line). This is followed immediately by the only mid-beat syncopation in the piece (at the fp). These factors, plus the dense chromatic counterpoint of the middle voices (see number 5 below) mark this phrase as the climax of the entire piece. 2. Replace and Restore...

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