Under the title, "Précision rythmique" (Rhythmic Precision) is stated as the challenge of this piece. The left hand, played throughout with staccato, should be performed with a precise tempo and a sense of rhythmic bounce. "Tambourin" refers to a lively dance in 2/4 time, accompanied by a French folk instrument (a long-bodied drum). In this piece, a cheerful melody is played over the rhythmic tambourin accompaniment by the left hand, as if a dance is unfolding.