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P29intervallic relationship of a fifth followed by a minor second is projected down. Thedownward projection in measure 149 actually has been transposed up a half step due toharmonic progression, but nevertheless, itis a good example of involution.I,h/^> * >Ex. 12: Involution of the melody, measures 148 and 149Variation V. The fifth variation uses the first six notes of the chorale, and may beorganized into three sections. In the first section, the six-note melody occurs in everymeasure, introduced by different instruments. The second section's melody is mostlyharmony, a line creating suspensions that resolve as they move. The third section is afinal return of the six-note melody in clarinets. The following is an example of themelody that is played in canon in the first and third sections of the variation:*t hi- f tt fi^rftffiPEx. 13: Flute solo, measure 177