In this case, for there to be an x, there must be a P, and if there is a P, there can be no projection Q-Q', and consequently no R for the duration of a quarter note.(2) Instead, if P-P' is realized, R will be unhearable, and the B3 on the ???and??? of beat two will sound more like a new beginning???like a new downbeat???than a syncopation anticipating a beat three.