Form

C major, compound ternary form.

• A [a (measures 1-8) + b (measures 9-24) + a1 (measures 25-32)]
• B [c (measures 33-40) + d (measures 41-48)]

From measure 48, a Da Capo al Fine instruction leads back to section A, with measure 32 marking the Fine, thus establishing an A B A compound ternary form.

Section A

The theme evokes elegant dance forms such as the minuet. From measure 5, it modulates partially to the dominant key of G major. From sub-section b, sequences descend repeatedly, leading to a half cadence at measure 20. From measure 25, it returns to section a, concluding at measure 32.

Section B

Section B lacks the dotted motif characteristic of section A and is composed of melodies with longer note values, creating a calmer character. The aim is to express these differences in the character of the sections.