The principal key is F major. It is in ternary form.

• A [a (measures 1-8) + b (measures 9-16) + b (measures 17-24)]
• B [ ||: c (measures 25-32) :|| + ||: d (measures 33-40) :||]

Note: The piece is in ternary form because it returns to Section A from measure 40 via a dal segno, leading to its conclusion.

Section A possesses a sense of propulsion and a bouncy, tarantella-like rhythmic feel, creating a dynamic character. A distinctive feature is that Section A itself has a three-part structure due to the repetition of passage b. Section B modulates to B-flat major. In contrast, it lacks the dynamic rhythm and features longer phrases. Passage d partially modulates to D minor and eventually concludes in B-flat major again.