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+{{cleanup|Complete the Composition section, by adding more info on ''Kingdom Hearts χ'', ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX'', and ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX'', as well as on the versions found in ''Piano Collections Kingdom Hearts''.}}
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 "'''Dearly Beloved'''" is the opening and main theme to all ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' games. Composed for the [[Kingdom Hearts (game)|first game]] by {{w|Yoko Shimomura}}, a version of the piece has been featured in every ''Kingdom Hearts'' release to date.
-It begins playing as soon as the game loads and plays over the opening Menu Screen in a loop. However, if one continues to listen to "Dearly Beloved" without pressing any of the buttons on the controller for approximately 10–15 seconds, the screen will open up to ''Opening Menu Cinematic'' or ''Demo Loop'', which will play the orchestrated version of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' theme song.
 '''"Dearly Beloved -Reprise-"''' is a version of "Dearly Beloved" that plays after the credits during [[The End]].
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 ==Appearances==
 [[File:Main Menu KH.png|thumb|250px|The opening menu of ''Kingdom Hearts''. "Dearly Beloved" plays while on this menu.]]
-In every game to date, "Dearly Beloved" plays while in the game's opening menu. "Dearly Beloved -Reprise-" plays during the ending screen, The End, in every game, as well.
+"Dearly Beloved" plays in the opening menu of every ''Kingdom Hearts'' game to date. Likewise, "Dearly Beloved -Reprise-" always plays during the ending screen, The End. The song also appears in a few cutscenes.
 ===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
-*In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', "Dearly Beloved" plays during the special ending, "[[Blank Points]]."
+*"[[Blank Points]]"
 ===''Kingdom Hearts coded''===
-*In ''[[Kingdom Hearts coded]]'', "Dearly Beloved -Reprise-" plays during the cutscene "[[One Last Mystery]]."
+*"One Last Mystery"
 ===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
-*In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', "Dearly Beloved" plays during the cutscene "[[The Duet]]".
+====Sora's Story====
-*In ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', "Dearly Beloved" plays during the cutscene "[[The Apprentice Practices]]".
+*[[Symphony of Sorcery]]: "The Duet", "The Apprentice Practices"
-*In ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', "Dearly Beloved" plays during the cutscene "[[Into Sora's Slumber]]."
+====Riku's Story====
+*Symphony of Sorcery: "The Duet"
+*[[Mysterious Tower]]:"Into Sora's Slumber"
+===''Kingdom Hearts χ[chi]''===
+*Main Story: "The Power of Friendship", "To Other Worlds", "The Foretellers' Chamber"
+===''Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross]''===
+*Main Story: "One Last Wish", "Goodnight"
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 *The reprise of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' version contains both melodies, but played as a piano solo.
 *''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'' contains a similar version to the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' "Dearly Beloved" reprise, except the flute used in [[Roxas (track)|Roxas's theme]] brings the secondary melody to the foreground.
-*''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' features a new orchestral arrangement of "Dearly Beloved", still featuring a piano as with the previous games but including a violin solo featuring a third theme exclusive to this game. Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep is the first game to change the chord structure of ''Dearly Beloved'', albeit briefly.
+*''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' features a new orchestral arrangement of "Dearly Beloved", still featuring a piano as with the previous games, but including a violin solo featuring a third theme exclusive to this game. Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep is the first game to change the chord structure of ''Dearly Beloved'', albeit briefly.
 *''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]'' contains a slightly faster version of the original ''Dearly Beloved'' theme. It features both the first and second melodies, with pizzicato string support.
-*''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'' contains a version of "Dearly Beloved" that retains the original theme with pianos, violins, glockenspiel, and plucked violins, then the melody is played with flute and then has a slightly quicker, waltz-like part where a tambourine comes into play. Unlike other versions, it also switches between a 4/4 and 3/4 time signature - a reference to the "3D" in the title, according to Yoko Shimomura.
+*''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'' contains a version of "Dearly Beloved" that retains the original theme with pianos, violins, glockenspiel, and plucked violins. Next, the melody is played with flute and then has a slightly quicker, waltz-like part where a tambourine comes into play. Unlike other versions, it also switches between a 4/4 and 3/4 time signature - a reference to the "3D" in the title, according to Yoko Shimomura.
+*The ''[[Kingdom Hearts χ|Kingdom Hearts χ[chi]]]'' arrangement begins with a unique piano section over a soft choir; here, notes of the primary melody play at half the regular frequency. It then transitions into a light and upbeat section prominently featuring mallet instruments, while the second melody is played by strings.
+*The ''[[Kingdom Hearts Union χ|Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross]]]'' version is characterized by heavy usage of strings: the main melody is plucked, while the secondary melody and a steady  background section are bowed. A new descending piano pattern also repeats throughout the arrangement.
+*The ''[[Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover]]'' version begins with a low piano backed by strings. Bells and a clarinet are added as the piece crescendos while still maintaining a somber tone throughout.
 *The arrangement of Dearly Beloved in ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'' by Yoko Shimomura and Yui Morishita is a {{w|piano concerto}}. [[Tetsuya Nomura]] ordered it to be based on the ''{{w|Transcendental Études}}'', a series of twelve compositions for piano by {{w|Franz Liszt}}. The melody in the introduction of the piece is different from any of the arrangements prior until it reaches the moment where it becomes its usual melody.<ref>[http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sqr3b2 KH3 Ultimania: Interview with Yoko Shimomura (Music)]</ref>
 *"Dearly Beloved (Forest Memory)" is a version that appears in ''Kingdom Hearts III'' and is more prominently featured in ''[[Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind]]''. The arrangement features the main melody on piano and the second melody on strings, with supporting flute ornaments.
+*The credits of ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross]'' feature a new version of "Dearly Beloved", incorporating elements from the arrangements of ''Kingdom Hearts χ[chi]'', ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross]'', ''Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover'', and ''Kingdom Hearts III'', as well as "Dearly Beloved (Forest Memory)".
 *''[[Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory]]'' features an upbeat iteration of "Dearly Beloved" that retains the original theme played on piano and trumpets. This version takes influence from jazz.