I think that in the Silmarillion, Melkor does not so much "persuade" the other Ainur to change their parts as they are confused, or misled, by the dischord that the change in the tune creates. They are unable to keep their assigned parts in the confusion that follows. But this is interesting. If we're going to dicuss the form of Melkor's music, we might also question the second and third themes that Eru calls forth to battle the din. If Melkor's theme was manifested in treachery, what were Eru's themes embodied as?
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