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Loop A - main motif - constructive period

Although this period starts with note-diminutions in the first six measures, the tendency becomes note-addition after the rotation in measure 78. The rhythmic density is raised shortly from 16ths to 16th triplets in the beginning of the period and again raised from 16th triplets to 32nds at the transition to the main motif at the end of the period. Dynamics evolve in crescendo from ppp in measure 75 towards forte in measure 85. Accents are added when the main motif appears. The phrasing starts with 1/2 pedal indications and moves through full pedal in measures 77-83 to 1/2 pedal again. Also, the second half of the last measure of the main motif has a full pedal indication. The melodic curve evolves from the two-note melody of the residue in measure 75 to a quite fluent curve in the main motif. The tempo is raised by an accelerando from 50 to 60 bpm in measures 77 through 85.