The psychological depiction of this third movement is left to each individual's interpretation. While it possesses intensity, it also exhibits many of Haydn's unique unexpected elements. The final measure contains only rests, and some may feel this measure is unnecessary; however, it is likely that Haydn conceived phrases in four-measure units, and thus, the last four measures were counted as 1, 2, 3, 4, with each measure representing one beat in a 4/4 time signature.

Therefore, let us consider phrases in four-measure units. Taking the beginning as an example, we can consider three phrases: measures 1-5, measures 6-9, and measures 10-13. In this case, only measures 1-5 have an extra measure. While the basic unit is four measures, there are other phrases that progress in five measures. Measures 14-18 are also five measures.

There are many ways to analyze, and the method of analysis is free. The above is merely one example. The important point is to clearly recognize where a phrase begins and ends. Decide for yourself where a new phrase starts and where the current phrase ends.

Another point of caution is the counting of rests. Not counting rests because they are rests would be contradictory. Even when rests occur, as in measures 18-20, continue counting precisely. Do not arbitrarily stop the music just because it is the end of a phrase.

For example, with the fermata in measure 150, the count for the next measure begins the moment the fermata is released. Please count these instances accurately as well.