This piece is in a single-part form, structured as a (mm. 1-8) + a1 (mm. 9-16).

The key is D minor. A prominent feature is the imitation between two voices.

Imitation, in this context, refers to the repetition of the melody from mm. 1-2 in mm. 3-4, with a change in register.

Measures 1-4 feature imitation; mm. 5-6 involve an inversion of parts; and mm. 7-8 proceed in parallel motion in unison. In the a1 section, a single melody is accompanied by chords of harmonic notes (mm. 9-12). Measures 15-16 conclude with a descending unison passage, contrary to the a section.