The vague sense meter, the exotic orchestral timbres, and the seemingly lack of any definite tonal center are characteristics of the style. Main melody is presented by a solo flute. Note the harmonic and rhythmic ambiguity. 37 Harp glissando is heard, followed by soft horn calls. 22 Subtle transition to oboe.
Flute presents main melody which varied and expanded form.
12 Violins enter with new melody. Crescendo and accelerando lead to the climax of the work. Antique cymbals accompany reappearance of the main theme in the flute. 45 Flute and cello present the main melody supported by harp. Subsequently, the flute antique cymbals and harp, bring the work to a close.