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.