The main key is A minor, and it is in ternary form.

• A [a (measures 1-4) + a1 (measures 5-14)]
• B [b (measures 15-20) + b1 (measures 21-28)]
• A1 [a2 (measures 29-35)]

Section a1 incorporates an extended version of the eighth-note motif from measures 3-4 in section a. In section a2, starting from measure 29, the motif from measure 2 is repeated an octave higher, and then the motifs from measures 3 and 4 descend from an octave higher, leading to the conclusion. This concluding A1 section omits the latter sub-section found in a1.

Regarding this piece, one might consider what aspects of the work title refer to "Nordic." Is it the valiant dotted rhythm at the beginning, or perhaps the oriental sound resembling a pentatonic scale, as seen in measure 3 and elsewhere? In section B, it modulates to A major, the parallel major. Could this be the arrival of a short spring in a cold Nordic country?