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Dominant and the real Tonic. The distribution of 

 regnant tones and bytones illustrative of melodies be- 

 longing to the earlier of the two stages is as follows : — 



Coincident rhythm-repose (heavy period and accent) 

 and tone-repose (regnant tone). 



Coincident rhythm-cadence (light period and ac- 

 cent) and tone-cadence (by tone). 



The later of the two stages is illustrated by melodies 

 in which regnant tones and bytones exchange their 

 original rhythmic positions, the former occupying 

 the cadence-periods, the latter occupying the repose- 

 periods of rhythm, as follows: — 



Coincident rhythm-repose (heavy period and accent) 

 and tone-cadence (by tone). 



Coincident rhythm-cadence (light period and ac- 

 cent) and tone-repose (regnant tone). 



This shifting of bytones from light to heavy rhythmic 

 periods indicates a great advance in the development 

 of melody consequent on that of the harmonic sense. 

 Illustrations appear below. 



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