2/4 time signature. Although the piece is in G major, no key signature is notated; instead, it is written using accidentals. The Krakowiak is a traditional Polish folk dance in 2/4 time, originating from the ancient city of Krakow, characterized by syncopation and accents on weak beats. It would be effective to express the interplay between the staccato and tenuto articulations and syncopation, which appear in the theme, with impressive clarity. The chromatic sonorities created by the flats and sharps scattered throughout further enhance the interest of this work.