The title means "Rhapsody of Staccato and Legato." A rhapsody, or "Kyōshikyoku" in Japanese, is an instrumental piece characterized by its free form, lacking a fixed structure, and expressing ethnic content. From this piece, one can imagine various things such as lively movements and soaring melodies. For the staccato section, specifically the theme from measure 5, try to imagine a movement that never stagnates, but rather progresses briskly and pleasantly forward. The legato section is marked Poco meno mosso, where the tempo becomes slightly slower. Move horizontally with a smooth legato. At this point, the composer advises, "The syncopation in the left hand should not be heavy; rather, it should have a sense of constantly moving forward." While the left hand descends in stepwise motion, the right hand sings a free and expansive melody. From the mf at measure 47, accompanied by the highest note 'D', the piece enters its climax. Deliver a passionate song.