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A phrase modulation avoids any transition whatsoever, occurring abruptly between two virtually independent phrases. The first phrase in the original key will end on a cadence, finding resolution and ending. The next phrase begins in the new key, with no harmonic or melodic bridge to ease the transition. This modulation is commonly between closely-related keys, preventing a completely disjointed feel. However, the transition is typically quite noticeable, which is the point of this modulation method.
A E A E G#D Em A:I V I ED:I iii ii E-------------------------|-------------------... B-------------------------|-------------------... G-------------------------|-------2--0--------... D-----------0--2----------|-20---1--------4--2--... A--0--2--4----------0-----|-------4--2-----------... E-------------------------|-------------4------...
Notice how we end the key of A with a strong authentic cadence; but immediately use a phrase with DG instead of G{{s}}, which is to differentiate between the only note in E Major that isn't diatonic to keys of A and D Major. We also use an E in the first measure, but Em in the second. This emphasizes the modulation, with separation between phrases, even though the 2 keys share 6 of their 7 notes.
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