Fragment of Beethoven.] the entire four-measure sentence is evidently one motive, for there is no recognizable indication of an interruption at any point.

The same is true of the two melodies given in Ex.

8.
The following illustrates an irregular (uneven) association of members:-- [Illustration: Example 12.

Fragment of Mozart.] Here again, there may be a disposition to adopt the upper line of brackets, assigning a single measure to each motive.

But both here, _and in Ex.