6, the Bruckner rhythm occurs to a much greater extent than in previous works, in several parts at slightly different times. At first it occurs as a string ostinato high in the violins' range against a melody of different rhythm in the cellos (bar 3), while at bars 195–209 it serves to articulate hexatonic cycle block chords. The rhythm occurs in somewhat more "manageable" form in the secondary theme group of Symphony No.
The Bruckner rhythm appears more frequently than in previous works, appearing at various points within the composition. In some sections, it functions as a repetitive pattern played by violins high in their range against a melody with a different rhythmic structure in the cellos (bar 3).  In other parts, it serves to articulate hexatonic cycle block chords from bars 195–209. The rhythm is presented in a more manageable form within the secondary theme group of Symphony No.