Mr. Rivers, on soprano, led the group through a suite that started out with free improvisation, moved through melodic sections, then some loosely improvised material.

Arising from music imported by the Spanish colonists, it is distinguished from the cueca by an intermediate melodic section and a more prominent melody.

Finally there is a trio, or a slow melodic section, where there is a strong balance between woodwinds and low brass.

It is better to attack the whole question of accompaniment when we have an entire melodic section complete.

"The Mechanix" was performed at many early Metallica shows, but following Mustaine's exit, the band added a mid-paced, melodic middle section.

In the first movement, skittish thematic elements are broken up by a broadly melodic middle section.

Most banda arrangements feature 3 part harmony and melodic sections which contrast the timbres of the clarinet, trumpet, and valve trombone sections.

It is distinguished from the cueca by an intermediate melodic section and a more prominent melody in general; the tonada is also not danced.

The second movement is a virtuoso scherzo with a more relaxed melodic central section.

The ballet consists of thirteen different numbers that break down into a total of approximately 30 independent melodic sections.