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Loop B - regressive period 2

Although Db4 is added in bar 120, the main tendency in this period is to have note-diminution building up to the main motif. The rhythm is augmented shortly between bars 113 and 117 by transforming the 32nd quintuplets into 32nds. Afterwards the head of the bar is transformed into a roll to lead to the main motif. Dynamics remain at forte through the period and raise up to fortissimo in measure 124. Accents are added only in the main motif. The staccato articulation from the beginning of the period is soon abandoned but returns when the main motif is established. The melodic curve evolves from being very fluent and capricious in measure 113 to the quite jumpy main motif. The tempo is brought down from 50 to 42 bpm between bars 113 and 120. Additionally, the last bar has a sudden tempo change to 69-72 bpm. There are some note rotations in the tail of the motif in measures 116-118.